| NHTSA Recall # | 130610 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 18V494000 |
| MFG Compaign # | U78 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Supplier | JEEP |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT |
| Date of notification | 20/09/18 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 30/10/17 |
| End date of manufacturing | 04/11/17 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 26/07/18 |
| Report created | 01/08/18 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 702 |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Consequence summary | 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. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |