Vehicles Affected: Approximately 81,000 model-year 2014 Jeep Cherokee SUVs equipped with 3.2-liter engines
The Problem: If a clutch becomes stuck in the transmission, the transmission software may unexpectedly shift the transmission to Neutral, resulting in a loss of drive and increasing the risk of a crash.
The Fix: Dealers will update the transmission software for free.
What Owners Should Do: Jeep manufacturer Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will begin notifying owners Aug. 2. Owners can call the automaker at 800-853-1403, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236 or visit its website to check their vehicle identification number and learn more.
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