NHTSAGeneral Alert
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) - Loss of Drive Power from Damaged PTU
Published: April 29, 2025Recall ID: 25V011000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Loss of Drive Power from Damaged PTU
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Loss of Drive Power from Damaged PTU |
| Nhtsa id | 25V011000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V011000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Completion rate | 18.75 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | 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. |
| Mfr campaign number | 01C |
| Potentially affected | 63130 |
| Report received date | 2025-04-29T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |