Vehicle recall R/2021/029

Jeep Cherokee recall: A possible loss of motive power or park function due to wear in the power transfer unit

DVSA recall R/2021/029 names the Jeep Cherokee. It was launched 19 February 2021. It covers vehicles built 14 April 2014 to 10 October 2020.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2021/029
Launched: 19 February 2021
Issued by: JEEP
Manufacturer reference: W47
Vehicles: 261 across the lines below

What can go wrong

A possible loss of motive power or PARK function due to wear in the Power Transfer Unit.

The fix

Reprogram the Drive Train Control Module and Electric Park Brake.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Jeep Cherokee	14 April 2014 to 10 October 2020	261

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Other recalls for these models

R/2023/196 The Power Transfer Unit (PTU) may allow relative movement between the input splines and the transmission output shaft 4 August 2023, Jeep Cherokee
R/2018/202 Rear lower control arm may experience excessive corrosion 24 August 2018, Jeep Cherokee
R/2018/189 Vehicle short causing can-c bus to stop communicating 24 August 2018, Jeep Cherokee
R/2024/149 Reverse lamp height 4 June 2024, Jeep Cherokee
R/2024/230 Jeep Cherokee 2014-2014 Power tailgate module 14 June 2024, Jeep Cherokee
R/2017/056 Transaxle wiring has been incorrectly fitted 31 March 2017, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Renegade

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

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