Bloomberg / Getty ImagesFCA US, a subsidiary of Stellantis, is recalling 61,711 Jeep Cherokee vehicles in the U.S. after identifying a power transfer unit defect that could increase the risk of a crash or injury, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.The recall affects some 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee models. If the power transfer unit fails, drivers could lose all drive power or the vehicle could roll away unexpectedly, both of which increase the risk of a crash, NHTSA said.A solution has not been decided yet. FCA will send owners a first letter on June 25, 2026, to let them know about the safety risk while a fix is still in progress. A second letter will be sent once a solution is ready, according to USA Today. Owners can call FCA's customer service at 1-800-853-1403. The recall is listed under reference number 40D.AdvertisementAdvertisementStarting May 14, 2026, people can search for affected vehicle identification numbers on NHTSA.gov, the agency said.The recall adds to a pattern of significant recall activity across the auto industry. Stellantis recalled more than 1.4 million vehicles through the first nine months of 2025, with Jeep Wranglers and Chrysler Pacificas accounting for a large share of that total.
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