NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V492
Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Components POWER TRAIN
Potential Number of Units Affected 5
Loss of Drive from Incomplete Transmission Weld
If the transmission weld fails, the vehicle will stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica non-hybrid vehicles. A component in the transmission may not have been welded properly, possibly causing the transmission to not transmit engine power to the wheels.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler’s number for this recall is U85.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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Recall Acknowledgement
August 9, 2018
- Exceeds demands of automatic transmissions of most Chrysler, Dodge, Ram & other Stellantis vehicles
- High-efficiency conditioners protect and prolong the elasticity of seals, preventing leaks
- Advanced technology reduces wear, foaming, and oxidation while protecting transmission performance
- Superior high & low temp performance supports transmission fluid in all weather & driving situations
- Full synthetic formula with advanced additives protects against transmission breakdown better than conventional fluids
- Exceeds demands of automatic transmissions of most Chrysler, Dodge, Ram & other Stellantis vehicles
- High-efficiency conditioners protect and prolong the elasticity of seals, preventing leaks
- Advanced technology reduces wear, foaming, and oxidation while protecting transmission performance
- Superior high & low temp performance supports transmission fluid in all weather & driving situations
- Full synthetic formula with advanced additives protects against transmission breakdown better than conventional fluids
- The information below is per-pack only
- Exceeds demands of automatic transmissions of most Chrysler, Dodge, Ram & other Stellantis vehicles
- High-efficiency conditioners protect and prolong the elasticity of seals, preventing leaks
- Advanced technology reduces wear, foaming, and oxidation while protecting transmission performance
- Superior high & low temp performance supports transmission fluid in all weather & driving situations
- For use in 95% of vehicles including most CVTs in operation with US registered light duty applications
- High performance conditioning agents prolong seal elasticity to prevent leaks
- Improved durability & transmission life with anti-wear technology to avoid costly repairs
- Enhanced high & low temp performance supports transmission fluid in all weather situations
- Full synthetic formula with advanced additives protects against transmission breakdown better than conventional fluids
- Outperforms OEMs: Exceeds all OEM requirements for the ATF+4 specification and applications; Use in all applications requiring Chrysler ATF+4 - fully compatible with factory-fill ATF+4, or where SAE J300 / J306 viscosity requirements for ATF are necessary; Can be used for top-offs or complete fluid changes without risk of mixing or performance degradation
- Wide Compatibility: Fully backwards compatible with ATF+3 (MS-7176E), ATF+2 (MS-7176D), ATF+ (MS-7176C)Type 7176 fluids; Fully compatible with all Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, RAM vehicles requiring ATF+4, some Fiat models using Chrysler automatic transmissions, certain Hyundai and Kia vehicles (older models only), and power steering and transfer cases requiring ATF+8
- Eliminates Shudder and Vibration: Designed to suppress and prevent torque converter shudder and driveline vibration, delivering a smooth, quiet, and comfortable driving experience without shift quality degradation, ensuring like-new performance for long drain intervals
- Superior Wear Protection: Prevents clutch glazing and gear scuffing while protecting critical components, such as clutch packs, valve bodies, and planetary gear sets, from premature wear and scoring, maintaining optimal friction levels to prevent slippage, reduce heat, and extend transmission and fluid life well beyond OEM expectations
- Extreme Longevity: Engineered for 100,000+ mile severe service - or FILL FOR LIFE - in properly sealed transmissions when the OEM does not require a specific drain interval
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