Recall 18V492000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 18V492000. Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 5 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
If the transmission weld fails, the vehicle will stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Defect 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 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U85.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
| Make | Model | Year | VIN Lookup |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRYSLER | PACIFICA | 2018 | Check VINs |
| JEEP | CHEROKEE | 2019 | Check VINs |
Recalls Affecting the Same Makes
Campaigns touching CHRYSLER, JEEP from other manufacturers (last 3 years)
Same-Make Recall Activity
| Campaign | Report Date | Manufacturer | Component | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V189000 | Mar 26, 2026 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | AIR BAGS | 178,246 |
| 26V141000 | Mar 12, 2026 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | STRUCTURE | 11,767 |
| 26V059000 | Feb 2, 2026 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL | 456,287 |
| 26V051000 | Jan 29, 2026 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | 80,620 |
| 25V876000 | Dec 17, 2025 | ROLLX VANS | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 86 |
| 25V877000 | Dec 17, 2025 | VANTAGE MOBILITY | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 1,019 |
| 25V766000 | Nov 6, 2025 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | ENGINE | 117,902 |
| 25V741000 | Oct 30, 2025 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | 320,068 |
| 25V710000 | Oct 17, 2025 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT:POWER CONTROL UNIT/MODULE (HPCU):SOFTWARE | 24,238 |
| 25V642000 | Sep 25, 2025 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM | 123,396 |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.