Rack and pinion: pinion shaftRecall 19V-637 · 2019–2020 Jeep Cherokee

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 19V-637 covers 5,294 2019–2020 Jeep Cherokee for a rack and pinion: pinion shaft problem, reported to NHTSA on August 29, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q1) shows 90% of affected vehicles repaired.

90%
Vehicles repaired4,754 of 5,294 · 2021 Q1
Vehicles affected5,2941 model
ReportedAug 29, 2019Owners notified Oct 24, 2019
Complaints since126Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 19V637000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The steering rack gear may break, possibly causing a loss of steering control.

The risk

A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

What to do

The fix

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V99.

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.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

90%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 44 vehicles were listed as unreachable.

0%50%100%2019 Q42021 Q1
1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from June 25, 2019 to August 6, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.