Power Train:automatic Transmission

NHTSA campaign 18V492000 · announced July 26, 2018 · filed by Chrysler (fca Us Llc) · 5 units affected

The problem

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica non-hybrid vehicles. A component in the transmission may not have been welded properly, possibly causing the transmission to not transmit engine power to the wheels.

The risk

If the transmission weld fails, the vehicle will stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U85.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2018 Chrysler Pacifica
• 2019 Jeep Cherokee

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.