Jeep Recalls 61K Cherokees with Transfer Unit IssueJeep (Jeep)Jeep issued a recall for 61,711 Cherokee SUVs because the two-speed power transfer unit in the transmission might have a catastrophic failure.The recall covers a population of Cherokees from the 2019–2023 model years, with associated documents estimating that 0.5 percent have the defect.Jeep has already notified dealers of the issue and will send interim owner notification letters in June, as the automaker is still working on a permanent fix.Jeep is recalling 61,711 Cherokee SUVs that could have a catastrophic issue within their transmissions. According to documents associated with the recall, the affected Jeeps might experience an internal failure in the two-speed power transfer unit (PTU).Jeep (Jeep)National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) documents show that if the PTU fails, the Cherokees could experience an unexpected and unrecoverable loss of drive power, no matter how fast they're moving when the failure occurs. If the failure does happen, the cars may also roll while in park. According to the recall documents, drivers may be alerted to the issue through a "Service 4WD" message on the dashboard, or may notice noise, vibration, or a change in drive quality from their vehicle.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe NHTSA documents show that the recall population covers a subset of Cherokee SUVs from the 2019–2023 model years. According to the documents, Cherokees from that same time frame that weren't included in the recall either don't have a PTU, have a PTU of a different design (likely the single-speed PTU found in some Cherokees), or were built outside of that period. An estimated 0.5 percent of the recalled population is expected to be defective.The automaker has already sent notification letters to dealers and plans to send out interim owner notification letters in late June. Jeep is still working on a permanent remedy and didn't offer a timeline for when the fix could become available. Owners concerned that their vehicle may be included in the recall can check on the NHTSA recalls site.You Might Also LikeGift Guide: Best Ride-On Electric Cars for KidsFuture Cars Worth Waiting For: 2025–2029