Its Shop Time Mondays: Ford And Jeep Are Recalling Over 330,000 Bronco Sports, Cherokees And Mavericks

1. Loss of Drive Power from Battery Failure

Battery failure can result in a loss of electrical accessories, including the hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V019000

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 272,817

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles. The 12-volt battery

may experience degradation and suddenly fail.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the 12-volt battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S02. Vehicles in this recall were previously repaired under 24V-267 and will need to have the new remedy completed. 

2. Loss of Drive Power from Damaged PTU

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. A loss of park function can cause an unintended vehicle rollaway, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V011000

Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Components POWER TRAIN

Potential Number of Units Affected 63,082

Summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may become damaged and disengage the transmission and differential, resulting in a loss of drive power and/or loss of park function.

Remedy

The remedy is under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 13, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 01C.