Chrysler parent company Stellantis is recalling over 63,000 Jeep Cherokees due to issues with the vehicles’ power transfer units (PTUs), according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The recall is for Jeep Cherokee model years between 2017 and 2019.
“The power transfer unit (PTU) may become damaged and disengage the transmission and differential, resulting in a loss of drive power and/or loss of park function,” the NHTSA’s website explains.
According to the NHTSA, not only can a loss of drive power make crashes more likely, but the loss of a park function “can cause an unintended vehicle rollaway, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.”
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