The jeep cherokee ptu recall covers 61,711 Jeep Cherokee SUVs after agency testing found a power transfer unit could fail and cut drive power.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said a failed power transfer unit could cause loss of drive power or a vehicle rollaway, increasing crash and injury risk.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, the vehicle manufacturer, is developing a remedy for the affected vehicles and will notify owners by letter once a fix is available.
Owner Guidance And Agency Actions
Owners of recalled vehicles can contact Fiat Chrysler Automobiles customer service at 1-800-853-1403 for information and assistance regarding this recall.
The recall is registered under number 40D and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will make involved vehicle identification numbers searchable on its website.
Because a remedy is not yet available, the manufacturer and regulator advised that owners will receive direct notification by mail when authorized repairs are ready to schedule.
Regulators emphasized that the condition can lead to either sudden loss of drive power or unintended vehicle rollaway, and they described both outcomes as factors that increase the risk of a crash or injury.
