Vehicle recall R/2026/138

Jeep Cherokee recall: Two speed power transfer unit failure. Loss of power.

DVSA recall R/2026/138 names the Jeep Cherokee. It was launched 26 June 2026. It covers vehicles built 27 March 2017 to 20 February 2019.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2026/138
Launched: 26 June 2026
Issued by: JEEP
Manufacturer reference: 01C
Vehicles: 43 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Affected vehicles may have been built with an improperly seated input shaft snap ring on the power transfer unit (PTU). An input shaft snap ring that is not fully seated may allow uncontrolled movement of the input shaft inward which can cause an unexpected loss of motive power or loss of PARK function while stationary. A loss of motive power can cause a vehicle crash without prior warning. A loss of PARK function can cause a vehicle crash without prior warning and/or injury to others outside the vehicle.

The fix

Install modified software in the Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM) and the PTU to detect and monitor for excessive wear within the PTU. If a PTU failure is confirmed by the software the PTU will be replaced.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Jeep Cherokee	27 March 2017 to 20 February 2019	43

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Other recalls for these models

R/2024/230 Jeep Cherokee 2014-2014 Power tailgate module 14 June 2024, Jeep Cherokee
R/2024/149 Reverse lamp height 4 June 2024, Jeep Cherokee
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/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/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.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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