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NHTSA Recall 19V637000: Rack (steering) and pinion shaft (steering)

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5,294 vehicles. It affects 2019–2020 Jeep Cherokee.

5,294
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2019
owners notified (October 24)
NHTSA campaign19V637000
Manufacturer campaignV99
ComponentsSTEERING › RACK AND PINION › RACK; STEERING › RACK AND PINION › PINION SHAFT
Report receivedAugust 29, 2019
Owner notificationOctober 24, 2019
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

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 19V637000

Make and modelModel years
Jeep Cherokee2019, 2020

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.