Jeep Cherokee Recall R/2021/029: A Possible Loss Of Motive Power Or Park Function Due To Wear In The Power Transfer Unit, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 19 Feb 2021
- Launched
- 261
- vehicles in the UK
- W47
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Jeep recalled Cherokee vehicles built between 14 April 2014 and 10 October 2020. A possible loss of motive power or PARK function due to wear in the Power Transfer Unit. The dealer will reprogram the drive train control module and electric park brake. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A possible loss of motive power or PARK function due to wear in the Power Transfer Unit.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: A POSSIBLE LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER OR PARK FUNCTION DUE TO WEAR IN THE POWER TRANSFER UNIT Defect: A possible loss of motive power or PARK function due to wear in the Power Transfer Unit. Remedy: Reprogram the Drive Train Control Module and Electric Park Brake.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: a possible loss of motive power or park function due to wear in the power transfer unit.
The Fix
The dealer will reprogram the drive train control module and electric park brake. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Cherokee built between 14 April 2014 and 10 October 2020 may be included. Jeep estimates 261 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Jeep, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Jeep.
- Book with any franchised Jeep dealer, quoting the campaign code W47 or the DVSA reference R/2021/029. See how to get a Jeep recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| CherokeeTwo speed power transfer unit failure. Loss of power | Urgent | R/2026/138 | |
| CherokeeJeep Cherokee 2014-2014 Power liftgate module | Urgent | R/2024/230 | |
| CherokeeReverse lamp height | Book soon | R/2024/149 | |
| CherokeeThe Power Transfer Unit (PTU) may allow relative movement between the input splines and the transmission output shaft | Low | R/2023/196 | |
| Cherokee, LibertyRear lower control arm may experience excessive corrosion | Book soon | R/2018/202 |
This is one of 112 Jeep recalls in DVSA’s data. The Jeep recall launched before it was R/2020/169 on 29 Oct 2020, for the transmission harness may have insufficient clearance to the catalytic converter. The one launched after it was R/2021/089 on 13 Apr 2021, for the statutory plate label may be missing the whole vehicle type approval (wvta) number. You can also see every Jeep recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/029, launched 19 February 2021. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.