Traffic & Transit
63,000 Jeeps Recalled Because They Could Suddenly Lose Power
The vehicles were also at risk of losing the ability to park.
SAN FRANCISCO — Jeep Cherokee drivers in the Bay Area may receive a recall notice in the coming weeks after more than 63,000 of the vehicles were recalled this month because of an issue that could cause a sudden loss of power, according to federal authorities.
The recall affects certain 2017-19 Jeep Cherokees that contain a power transfer unit that may become damaged and disengage the transmission and differential, resulting in a loss of drive power or park function, according to a letter from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
“A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash,” Recall Management Division Chief Alex Ansley said in the letter to Chrysler. “A loss of park function can cause an unintended vehicle rollaway, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.”
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Owner notification letters are set to be mailed on Feb. 13. For more information, owners can contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 and reference recall number 01C.
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