Stellantis has issued a recall for more than 63,000 Jeep Cherokees due to a defect that could cause the vehicles to lose power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Stellantis warns that a poorly fitted part in some Jeep Cherokees could cause the vehicles to lose power, increasing the risk of crash.

While only 2% are believed to be affected, some Cherokees may have an input shaft snap ring that is not fully seated. This can allow for “uncontrolled movement” of the shaft, which can eventually cause wear, spline damage, and fork damage. If that happens, you’re ‘forked’ as your Jeep could rollaway or lose the ability to accelerate.

Cherokee SUVs because drivers may lose power while in motion or not be able to put the vehicle into Park due to transmission problems.

Quite a few Cherokees and Mopar PTU assemblies have been produced with an input shaft snap ring that is not fully seated

Stellantis warns that a poorly fitted part in some Jeep Cherokees could cause the vehicles to lose power, increasing the risk of crash.