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The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.","consequence":"A failed PTU may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.","remedy":"The remedy is currently under development. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk are expected to be mailed June 25, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy becomes available. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 40D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 14, 2026.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"40D","initiated_by":"ODI","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"24V516000","component":"AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN","mfr":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","reported":"2024-07-08","owner_notified":"2020-10-30","units":13,"summary":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Jeep Cherokee vehicles.  An improperly secured connector for the right-side curtain air bag may prevent the air bag from deploying as intended.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 214, \"Side Impact Protection\" and 226, \"Ejection Mitigation.\"","consequence":"An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will secure the connector, free of charge.  All vehicles have been remedied.  Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 71B.","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.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"71B","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"21V310000","component":"POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLER/RADIATOR:HOSES AND FITTINGS","mfr":"Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)","reported":"2021-05-04","owner_notified":"2021-05-18","units":18800,"summary":"Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Cherokee vehicles.  The transmission oil cooler hose may have been incorrectly cured, allowing transmission fluid to leak.","consequence":"A transmission fluid leak increases the risk of a fire.","remedy":"Dealers will inspect and replace the hose, free of charge.  Owners notification letters were mailed May 18, 2021.  Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  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