Power train: automatic transmissionRecall 18V-739 · 2019 Jeep Cherokee
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 18V-739 covers 86,053 2019 Jeep Cherokee for a power train: automatic transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on October 19, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q1) shows 81% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V739000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Chrysler(FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. Improper transmission calibration may result in a stall.
The risk
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of crash.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will re-flash the transmission controller with a new calibration, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UA9.
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
81%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 449 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 1, 2017 to October 15, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.