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NHTSA Recall 19V447000: Automatic transmission (power train)

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 81,615 vehicles. It affects 2014 Jeep Cherokee.

81,615
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2019
owners notified (August 8)
NHTSA campaign19V447000
Manufacturer campaignV69
ComponentPOWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Report receivedJune 13, 2019
Owner notificationAugust 8, 2019
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.2L engines. In the event that a clutch becomes stuck in the transmission, the transmission software may shift the transmission to neutral.

Safety risk

An unexpected shift to neutral would result in a loss of drive, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the transmission software, free of charge. The recall began August 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V69.

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 19V447000

Make and modelModel years
Jeep Cherokee2014

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.