NHTSA Recall 13V175000: Electrical system and transfer case (4-wheel drive) (power train)
Chrysler Group LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 295,345 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Jeep Commander.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V175000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | N23 |
| Components | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN › TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) |
| Report received | May 7, 2013 |
| Owner notification | August 15, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.
Safety risk
If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.
Notes
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V175000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Jeep Commander | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.