More Than 20,000 Jeep SUVs Recalled in Canada Over Safety Issue

More than 20,000 Jeep Cherokee SUVs have been recalled across the country because of a problem with the power transfer unit that could cause the vehicle to move while parked.

Jeep manufacturer Fiat Chrysler Automobiles issued the recall after discovering that the two-speed power transfer unit in certain vehicles could become damaged and fail, according to the May 13 alert posted on the Transport Canada website.

“If this happens, there could be a loss of power to the wheels and/or the vehicle could move when it’s parked and the parking brake isn’t applied,” the advisory said. “A loss of power to the wheels or a parked vehicle that moves suddenly could create the risk of an injury and/or a crash.”

The recall affects 20,781 Jeep Cherokee models manufactured in Canada between 2019 and 2023.

A similar recall was announced by Fiat Chrysler in the United States last week where 61,711 Cherokee vehicles are affected.

Both advisories said the company will contact affected owners in writing with further instructions, but added that the corrective measures for the recall remain “under development.”

Jeep owners can also check to see if their vehicle is a part of the recall on the automaker’s website by entering the VIN number from their SUV.

Chrysler also recalled more than 20,000 Jeep vehicles in Canada last fall after it was found that faulty batteries could catch on fire even when the vehicle is not running.

The recall applied to 20,753 Jeep Wranglers from 2021 to 2025, and Grand Cherokees from 2022 to 2025. The auto manufacturer said the recall only impacted 4xe plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models. A similar advisory for 320,065 vehicles was issued in the United States at the time.

The recall says the battery pack might contain cells with damaged separators, which could lead to the vehicle catching fire, even when it is parked and turned off.

Chrysler, a subsidiary of Stellantis, has reported being aware of 19 incidents of fires in its vehicles and one injury linked to a defect in the battery pack. This includes nine vehicles that had undergone software updates intended to fix the problem.

Nearly 4,000 Jeep Wranglers were originally recalled due to the same issue in November 2023, and again in November 2024 after the company said the fix “may not be effective.” The recall in 2024 was expanded to include Grande Cherokees and impacted 14,038 vehicles.