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2021 Jeep Cherokee Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 open safety recalls for the 2021 Jeep Cherokee. Recall repairs are always free from the manufacturer.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLER/RADIATOR:HOSES AND FITTINGS

21V310000 · May 2021
WHAT’S WRONG

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.

THE RISK

A transmission fluid leak increases the risk of a fire.

THE FIX (FREE)

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. Chrysler's number for this recall is Y18.

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

20V657000 · Oct 2020
WHAT’S WRONG

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Cherokee Latitude and Jeep Cherokee Limited vehicles. One or both of the front lower control arms may fracture while driving.

THE RISK

A front lower control arm fracture while driving may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash without prior warning.

THE FIX (FREE)

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front lower control arms and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2020. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W81. Note: Owners are advised to not drive their vehicles until they have been inspected and repaired if needed.

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

24V516000 · Jul 2024
WHAT’S WRONG

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."

THE RISK

An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

THE FIX (FREE)

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.

POWER TRAIN

26V290000 · May 2026
WHAT’S WRONG

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may fail.

THE RISK

A failed PTU may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

THE FIX (FREE)

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.

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