The contact owns a 2016 jeep cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the 4wd warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with power transfer unit (ptu) failure. The contact was informed that the ptu needed to be replaced. The mechanic stated that the parts to repair the vehicle were on back order and would not be available for approximately 9 months. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 92,816.
| VIN Pattern | 1C4PJMCS*GW****** |
| Drive Type | 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) |
| Manufacturer | FCA US LLC |
| Make | JEEP |
| Model | Cherokee |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| Series | KL |
| Trim | Latitude/Longitude/North |
| Body Class | Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) |
| Vehicle Type | MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) |
| Engine Displacement (L) | 3.2 |
| Engine Displacement (CC) | 3200 |
| Engine Displacement (CI) | 195.276 |
| Other Engine Info | Sales Code : EHK |
| Primary Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Brake System Type | Hydraulic |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Direct |
| Front Air Bags | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Side Air Bag | All Rows |
| Seat Belts | Manual |
| Other Restraint System Info | Active Seat Belt |
| Plant Company Name | Toledo North Assembly |
| Plant City | TOLEDO |
| Plant State | OHIO |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |