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2021 Jeep Cherokee

4 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair when you can Power train

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

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

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 61,711 vehicles affected Read campaign 26V290000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair soon Air bags

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

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."

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 13 vehicles affected Read campaign 24V516000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Power train

A transmission fluid leak increases the risk of a fire.

The transmission oil cooler hose may have been incorrectly cured, allowing transmission fluid to leak.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 18,800 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V310000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Suspension

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.

One or both of the front lower control arms may fracture while driving.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 698 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V657000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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