Jeep is recalling virtually 26,000 examples of the Cherokee in the United States simply because of an problem with the two-speed energy transfer unit (PTU) that it is fitted with.

The auto manufacturer has revealed the PTU permits relative movement in between the differential input splines and the transmission output shaft, and that this movement could outcome in the teeth of the input splines wearing off. If this happens, then it could lead to a loss of engagement in between the transmission and the differential inside the PTU, which means torque can’t be transferred in between the front wheels and the transmission.

A recall notice issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notes this could lead to a loss of energy in two-wheel drive mode and a loss of the Park function.

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A total of 25,980 of Cherokees from the 2016 and 2017 model year are involved in the recall, all of which had been manufactured in between September three, 2015, and September 23, 2016. Jeep notes that autos made soon after September 23, 2016, have PTUs with far more robust PTU differential input splines and are consequently not impacted.

Jeep is conscious of two buyer help records, 17 warranty claims, and six service records potentially associated to this problem but is not conscious of any field reports or any accidents or injuries triggered by the fault.

Dealers and consumers will be informed of the recall on or about June 16, 2023. Jeep will repair the problem by flashing autos with computer software that will sustain automobile energy by engaging rear-wheel drive and activating the electric parking brake if an input spline fails.

Note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly identified the recalled automobile as the Jeep Wrangler. We regret the error.