Vehicle recall R/2023/196

Jeep Cherokee recall: The Power Transfer Unit (PTU) may allow relative movement between the input splines and the transmission output shaft

DVSA recall R/2023/196 names the Jeep Cherokee. It was launched 4 August 2023. It covers vehicles built 3 September 2015 to 10 October 2016.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2023/196
Launched: 4 August 2023
Issued by: JEEP
Manufacturer reference: 45A
Vehicles: 149 across the lines below

What can go wrong

On affected vehicles relative movement between the differential input splines and the transmission output shaft in the area of the power transfer unit wear of the input splines cannot be ruled out.

The fix

Reprogram of 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	3 September 2015 to 10 October 2016	149

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Other recalls for these models

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/2021/029 A possible loss of motive power or park function due to wear in the power transfer unit 19 February 2021, Jeep Cherokee
R/2026/138 Two speed power transfer unit failure. Loss of power. 26 June 2026, 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

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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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