JEEP 2005-2010: POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Comm…

Recall #: 13V175000

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Jeep recalled Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherok….

JEEP 2005-2010: POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) was recalled by Jeep in May 7, 2013. Reason: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufact…. Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which go…. Verify recall #13V175000 with the NHTSA before acting.

The recall

Jeep issued this NHTSA recall-Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufact….

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agency class: May 7, 2013
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Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #13V175000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from NHTSA - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.

Reason for recall

Hazard

If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.

Remedy, what to do

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the NHTSA recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	13V175000
Date reported	May 7, 2013
Date initiated	May 7, 2013
Recalling firm	Jeep
Affected scope	Not disclosed
Distribution	United States
Official source	NHTSA notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

What to do with this recall

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new softwa…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

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What should consumers do? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the NHTSA on May 7, 2013. NHTSA does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 13V175000.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: United States.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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