Jeep recall: Power train
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Cherokee all-wheel-drive vehicles. The bearing cage for the right front halfshaft assembly may not have been properly heat treated, possibly resulting in the bearing cage breaking and a potential halfshaft assembly failure.
What could happen
If the halfshaft bearing cage breaks, the halfshaft may not be able to transmit engine power, causing a loss of drive or it can allow the vehicle to move while in the "Park" position. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front right halfshaft assemblies, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U78.
Vehicles covered
- Jeep Cherokee 2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V494000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Chrysler (Fca Us LLC)
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 26, 2018
- Owners notified
- Sep 20, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 702
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 30, 2017 to Nov 4, 2017
- Part
- Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft
- Maker's own recall number
- U78
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Jeep recall: Tires Sep 1, 2026
- Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep and more recall: Back over prevention Aug 13, 2026
- Jeep recall: Power train May 7, 2026
- Jeep recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Apr 9, 2026
- Jeep / Ram recall: Exterior lighting Feb 2, 2026
- Jeep recall: Power train Jan 16, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.