Power train: automatic transmissionRecall 18V-492 · Chrysler and Jeep vehicles
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 18V-492 covers 5 Chrysler and Jeep vehicles for a power train: automatic transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on July 26, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q4) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V492000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 19, 2018 to June 30, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.