NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Power Train complaints
646 reportsClear category filter4,000 miles · Oct 22, 2018
Electrical SystemPower Train
TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF THE DRIVER WHO LEASES A 2017 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE SERVICE SHIFTER WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO MERRICK DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP (LOCATED AT 3614 SUNRISE HWY, WANTAGH, N…
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TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF THE DRIVER WHO LEASES A 2017 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE SERVICE SHIFTER WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO MERRICK DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP (LOCATED AT 3614 SUNRISE HWY, WANTAGH, NY 11793, (516) 868-4400) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BATTERY AND THE SHIFTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO MERRICK DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SOFTWARE NEEDED TO BE UPDATED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURES RECURRED FIVE TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES TWICE AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBERS: [XXX] AND [XXX]. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000. *DT *JS PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *JS CONSUMER STATED SHIFTER WAS REPLACED TWICE & CHRYSLER WAS NOTIFIED 3RD TIME. UPDATED 12/06/18*JB
NHTSA ODI #11141918
Mileage unknown · Oct 2, 2018
EnginePower Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE WOULD SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. AFTER RESTARTING THE ENGINE, THE VEHICLE OPERATED NORMALLY. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURES OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, PRIMARILY WHEN MAKING TURNS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE WOULD SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. AFTER RESTARTING THE ENGINE, THE VEHICLE OPERATED NORMALLY. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURES OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, PRIMARILY WHEN MAKING TURNS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (BAXTER JEEP, 710 S. 124TH CIR., LA VISTA, NE) AND A TRANSMISSION SOFTWARE UPDATE WAS PERFORMED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURES CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. *BF. UPDATED 10/29/18*JB
NHTSA ODI #11132842
17,000 miles · Sep 26, 2018
Power Train
THREE DIFFERENT TYPES OF SHIFTER-TRANSMISSION ISSUES IN APPROXIMATELY 6 MONTHS OF NORMAL IN-TOWN AND FREEWAY DRIVING. 1. SERVICE SHIFTER WARNING CAME ON SUDDENLY ON A LEVEL, DRY PAVEMENT ON CRUISE CONTROL AT 70MPH ON THE FREEWAY (17K MILES ON VEHICLE) ONE MONTH, AFTER IT HAPPENED AT 15MPH ON DRY, STRAIGHT, LEVEL PAVEMENT IN THE …
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THREE DIFFERENT TYPES OF SHIFTER-TRANSMISSION ISSUES IN APPROXIMATELY 6 MONTHS OF NORMAL IN-TOWN AND FREEWAY DRIVING. 1. SERVICE SHIFTER WARNING CAME ON SUDDENLY ON A LEVEL, DRY PAVEMENT ON CRUISE CONTROL AT 70MPH ON THE FREEWAY (17K MILES ON VEHICLE) ONE MONTH, AFTER IT HAPPENED AT 15MPH ON DRY, STRAIGHT, LEVEL PAVEMENT IN THE CITY AND WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND TOLD NOTHING, WAS WRONG. TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF AND ON AGAIN ELIMINATES NOTIFICATION. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT JEEP DEALERSHIP NOTIFIED OF THE 2ND INCIDENT WHICH HAPPENED TODAY, AND I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT NEXT WEEK TO HAVE IT CHECKED. 2. SHIFTER POPPED OUT OF DRIVE SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING ON DRY, FLAT, STRAIGHT AT 35 MPH CITY STREET (15K ON VEHICLE) INTO NEUTRAL. HAD MY HANDS ON THE WHEEL AND DID NOT BUMP IT. WOULD NOT GO EASILY BACK TO PARK OR DRIVE. THIS HAPPENED APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH BEFORE SERVICE SHIFTER INCIDENTS. 3. GOING THROUGH A CAR WASH IN NEUTRAL AT THE END WHEN THE VEHICLE HAD ROLLED OFF THE CONVEYOR AND WAS STOPPED I ATTEMPTED TO PUT IT INTO DRIVE AND VEHICLE REVVED TO A HIGH RPM BUT DID NOT ENGAGE INTO DRIVE. I HAD TO PUT INTO PARK, SHUT IT OFF AND THEN TURN IT BACK ON AGAIN TO GET THE VEHICLE TO GO INTO DRIVE. THIS HAPPENED AT APPROXIMATELY 5K-10K MILES ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS.
NHTSA ODI #11131639
22,150 miles · Sep 25, 2018
EnginePower Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE TRANSMISSION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE GEAR SHIFTER ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ATLANTIC DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (2330-40 US 1 SOUTH, SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL 32086, 904-293-4177) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT TH…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE TRANSMISSION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE GEAR SHIFTER ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ATLANTIC DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (2330-40 US 1 SOUTH, SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL 32086, 904-293-4177) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE COMPUTER NEEDED TO BE RESET. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,150.
NHTSA ODI #11131611
50,000 miles · Sep 24, 2018
Power Train
WHILE DRIVING AT INTERSTATE SPEEDS OF 70-75 MPH, THE MOTOR REVVED UP TO 3500 RPM'S AND I DISCOVERED THAT THE CAR HAD LOST PROPULSION AND WOULD NOT PULL. I WAS ABLE TO COAST ONTO THE SHOULDER AND STOPPED. I TOOK THE GEARSHIFT OUT OF DRIVE AND PLACED IT INTO PARK. I PUT IT BACK INTO DRIVE, AND IT BEGAN TO WORK AGAIN. THIS FIRST OC…
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WHILE DRIVING AT INTERSTATE SPEEDS OF 70-75 MPH, THE MOTOR REVVED UP TO 3500 RPM'S AND I DISCOVERED THAT THE CAR HAD LOST PROPULSION AND WOULD NOT PULL. I WAS ABLE TO COAST ONTO THE SHOULDER AND STOPPED. I TOOK THE GEARSHIFT OUT OF DRIVE AND PLACED IT INTO PARK. I PUT IT BACK INTO DRIVE, AND IT BEGAN TO WORK AGAIN. THIS FIRST OCCURRED IN JULY OF 2018. IT HAPPENED SEVERAL MORE TIMES WHERE-IN THE CAR APPEARED TO SHIFT OUT OF GEAR EVEN THOUGH THE SHIFTER WAS IN THE D POSITION. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A RECALL AND THE COMPUTER NEEDED UPDATING. THIS SERVICE WAS PERFORMED ON THAT DAY. SINCE THEN, THE VEHICLE HAS CONTINUED TO APPEAR TO JUMP INTO NEUTRAL WHILE I AM DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE MOTOR WILL REVV, AND THE VEHICLE STOPS PULLING. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER TODAY AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. *DT *JS *DT
NHTSA ODI #11131096
29,455 miles · Sep 13, 2018
Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT FAILED TO CHANGE OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED; HOWEVER, THE DEALER (GILL AUTO GROUP MADERA, 1100 S MADERA AVE, MADERA, CA 93637, 1-(877) 698-2434) SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT FOR 09/14/18. THE FAILURE WAS PROGRESSING INTERMI…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT FAILED TO CHANGE OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED; HOWEVER, THE DEALER (GILL AUTO GROUP MADERA, 1100 S MADERA AVE, MADERA, CA 93637, 1-(877) 698-2434) SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT FOR 09/14/18. THE FAILURE WAS PROGRESSING INTERMITTENTLY; THEREFORE, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT BEING DRIVEN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,455.
NHTSA ODI #11129279
16,335 miles · Sep 12, 2018
Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL, AND DRIVE INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE SHIFTER. IN ADDITION, THE SERVICE SHIFTER WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,335. THE VIN WAS INVALID.
NHTSA ODI #11129150
425 miles · Sep 9, 2018
Power Train
THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. JUST CRANKED IT AND PULLING OUT OF THE PARKING LOT AT A TARGET IN HUNTSVILLE ALABAMA. THE CAR SHIFTED HARD AND I HEARD A POP. I STOPPED AT THE END OF THE ROW TO PULL OUT. I HEARD ANOTHER POP WHILE TURNING INTO THE BOTTOM PARKING LOT ROAD. I MADE IT TO THE HIGHWAY NOT HEARING ANOTHER POP. I MADE IT…
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THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. JUST CRANKED IT AND PULLING OUT OF THE PARKING LOT AT A TARGET IN HUNTSVILLE ALABAMA. THE CAR SHIFTED HARD AND I HEARD A POP. I STOPPED AT THE END OF THE ROW TO PULL OUT. I HEARD ANOTHER POP WHILE TURNING INTO THE BOTTOM PARKING LOT ROAD. I MADE IT TO THE HIGHWAY NOT HEARING ANOTHER POP. I MADE IT TO THE RED LIGHT AND THE CAR LOST POWER TO THE TRANSMISSION. I COASTED INTO A PARKING LOT. THE CAR WOULD NOT ENGAGE IN FORWARD OR REVERSE. THE CAR WOULD POWER UP AND ALL OTHER FUNCTIONS WORKED. *DT UPDATED 10/18/18*JB
NHTSA ODI #11128324
35,717 miles · Sep 7, 2018
Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, A DINGING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE DASHBOARD AND ALL THE INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE GEAR SHIFTER. ALSO, THE "SERVICE SHIFTER" INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FUREY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (330-863-1144, LOCATED AT 206 S CARROLLTON ST, MALVE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, A DINGING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE DASHBOARD AND ALL THE INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE GEAR SHIFTER. ALSO, THE "SERVICE SHIFTER" INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FUREY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (330-863-1144, LOCATED AT 206 S CARROLLTON ST, MALVERN, OH 44644) WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT AN UNKNOWN RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,717.
NHTSA ODI #11128091
312 miles · Sep 7, 2018
Parking BrakePower Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED ON THE INTERSTATE, THE PARKING BRAKE INDEPENDENTLY APPLIED ITSELF. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE WAS ALMOST INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION. THE SERVICE SHIFTER WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MCLARTHY DANIEL FORD LINCOLN (2609 S WAL…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED ON THE INTERSTATE, THE PARKING BRAKE INDEPENDENTLY APPLIED ITSELF. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE WAS ALMOST INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION. THE SERVICE SHIFTER WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MCLARTHY DANIEL FORD LINCOLN (2609 S WALTON BLVD, BENTONVILLE, AR) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHIFTER FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 312.
NHTSA ODI #11128058
Official recalls
6Apr 29, 2025
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may become damaged and disengage the transmission and differential, resulting in a loss of drive power and/or loss of park function.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. A loss of park function can cause an unintended vehicle rollaway, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the drivetrain control module and PTU software and replace the PTU, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 19, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 01C.
Apr 27, 2023
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may become damaged and disengage the transmission and differential, resulting in a loss of drive power or loss of park function.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. A loss of park function can cause an unintended vehicle rollaway which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2023. Owners may contact FCA USA LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 45A. This recall expands previous recall number 20V-343.
Jun 11, 2020
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a two-speed Power Transfer Unit (PTU). Relative movement in the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) between the differential input splines and the transmission output shaft may cause some input spline teeth to wear off, which may eventually cause a loss of engagement between the transmission and the differential inside the PTU. If this occurs, power cannot be transferred between the front wheels and the transmission which results in a loss of drive while the vehicle is in motion and a loss of the Park function while stationary.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A loss of drive can cause a vehicle crash without prior warning. A loss of the Park function can cause unintended vehicle rollaway which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update that will maintain vehicle propulsion by engaging rear wheel drive and prevent rolling in Park by activating the electronic parking brake if a failed input spline occurs. This recall began July 14, 2020. Owners may contact FCA USA LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is W47.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Power Train:driveline:differential Unit
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a two-speed Power Transfer Unit (PTU). Relative movement in the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) between the differential input splines and the transmission output shaft may cause some input spline teeth to wear off, which may eventually cause a loss of engagement between the transmission and the differential inside the PTU. If this occurs, power cannot be transferred between the front wheels and the transmission which results in a loss of drive while the vehicle is in motion and a loss of the Park function while stationary.
Consequence: A loss of drive can cause a vehicle crash without prior warning. A loss of the Park function can cause unintended vehicle rollaway which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update that will maintain vehicle propulsion by engaging rear wheel drive and prevent rolling in Park by activating the electronic parking brake if a failed input spline occurs. This recall began July 14, 2020. Owners may contact FCA USA LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is W47.
Power Train:automatic Transmission
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a two-speed Power Transfer Unit (PTU). Relative movement in the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) between the differential input splines and the transmission output shaft may cause some input spline teeth to wear off, which may eventually cause a loss of engagement between the transmission and the differential inside the PTU. If this occurs, power cannot be transferred between the front wheels and the transmission which results in a loss of drive while the vehicle is in motion and a loss of the Park function while stationary.
Consequence: A loss of drive can cause a vehicle crash without prior warning. A loss of the Park function can cause unintended vehicle rollaway which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update that will maintain vehicle propulsion by engaging rear wheel drive and prevent rolling in Park by activating the electronic parking brake if a failed input spline occurs. This recall began July 14, 2020. Owners may contact FCA USA LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is W47.
May 17, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
Additional source detail variants (3)
Electrical System:software
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Consequence: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Consequence: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
Electrical System:wiring
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Consequence: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
Aug 31, 2017
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The tire and rim size information required to be on the Certification label was omitted during manufacturing, which may result in an incorrect tire and rim combination being installed on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: The missing tire and rim designation information may lead to an incorrect combination being installed on the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners and will provide a corrected certification label, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T53.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Equipment:other:labels
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The tire and rim size information required to be on the Certification label was omitted during manufacturing, which may result in an incorrect tire and rim combination being installed on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence: The missing tire and rim designation information may lead to an incorrect combination being installed on the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners and will provide a corrected certification label, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T53.
Wheels:rim
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The tire and rim size information required to be on the Certification label was omitted during manufacturing, which may result in an incorrect tire and rim combination being installed on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence: The missing tire and rim designation information may lead to an incorrect combination being installed on the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners and will provide a corrected certification label, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T53.
Nov 2, 2016
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 13, 2016, to October 17, 2016. Improper welds on the driver's knee air bag inflator may prevent the air bag from properly inflating.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the driver's knee air bag does not properly inflate, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's knee air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S84.
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NHTSA investigations
1EA21002 · Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Opened Sep 17, 2021 · No close date supplied
Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module; Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated PSAN inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- Takata (now known as TK Global), the Independent Testing Coalition, and Exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of Takata desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004L (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004L is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L.The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated PSAN frontal inflators manufactured by Takata. This investigation will require extensive information on Takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated PSAN inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=EA21002 -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede EA15-001, which remains open.
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Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated PSAN inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- Takata (now known as TK Global), the Independent Testing Coalition, and Exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of Takata desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004L (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004L is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L.The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated PSAN frontal inflators manufactured by Takata. This investigation will require extensive information on Takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated PSAN inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=EA21002 -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede EA15-001, which remains open.
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated PSAN inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- Takata (now known as TK Global), the Independent Testing Coalition, and Exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of Takata desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004L (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004L is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L.The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated PSAN frontal inflators manufactured by Takata. This investigation will require extensive information on Takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated PSAN inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=EA21002 -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede EA15-001, which remains open.
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