2021 Jeep Cherokee Powertrain / Transmission Recall 21V310000 (Jeep Y18)

NHTSA recall 21V310000 (Jeep recall Y18) covers about 18,800 2021 Jeep Cherokee vehicles (powertrain / transmission), filed with NHTSA May 4, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 21V310000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

18,800
vehicles affected (potential)
2021
model years
May 4, 2021
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Powertrain / transmission (automatic transmission, cooler/radiator, hoses and fittings)

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The transmission oil cooler hose may have been incorrectly cured, allowing transmission fluid to leak.

The risk

A transmission fluid leak increases the risk of a fire.

The remedy and its status

Dealers will inspect and replace the hose, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Y18.

Status: NHTSA lists May 18, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Jeep recall number Y18

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 21V310000 as Y18. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "Y18 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Jeep Cherokee2021All Cherokee recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
May 4, 2021
Owner notification
May 18, 2021
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Check your VIN for 21V310000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 21V310000 is open, call any Jeep dealer's service department and give them the recall number (21V310000 or Y18). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 21V310000?

NHTSA recall 21V310000 (Jeep recall Y18) covers about 18,800 2021 Jeep Cherokee vehicles (powertrain / transmission), filed with NHTSA May 4, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2021 Jeep Cherokee vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 21V310000?

NHTSA's record for 21V310000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A transmission fluid leak increases the risk of a fire." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 21V310000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Jeep dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 21V310000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect and replace the hose, free of charge." NHTSA lists May 18, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Jeep recall number for 21V310000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as Y18. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (Y18) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 21V310000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 21V310000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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