Certain 2021 Jeep Cherokee SUVs may have been assembled with a transmission oil cooler (TOC) hose that has an incorrectly cured rubber. The faulty parts could rupture, allowing the transmission fluid to leak, which could come in contact with an ignition source, possibly leading to a vehicle fire.
As a result, the automaker is now conducting a recall for these vehicles in North America. A total of 18,800 units, with a 10 percent estimated defect rate, powered by the 2.0-, 2.4- and 3.2-liter engines, will have to be taken back to the dealers for inspection.
These will be checked by authorized technicians, who will replace the affected hoses with new ones that were produced with correctly cured rubber. All work will be carried out free of charge, and owners should expect to hear from FCA before June 23, when the recall is scheduled to commence. Those who have any questions on the topic can reach out to the Chrysler Customer Service at 1-800-853-1403, using the recall number Y18, or th
2021 Jeep Cherokee Latitude Lux 4X4
A Jeep with an attitude - Cherokee Latitude
The Jeep Cherokee model line for the 2021 model year includes 8 trim levels starting at the Latitude model. The Latitude Lux trim is positioned in the middle, above the Latitude, Latitude Plus, and Altitude models.
Jeep Cherokee Latitude Lux is powered by a 3.2L Pentastar V6 engine with Engine Stop Start (ESS). Sending 271 horsepower through a 9-speed automatic transmission, Latitude delivers 19 mpg city and 29 mpg highway for a combined average of 22 mpg. 3.2L Pentastar V6 under the hood. (Courtesy of Stellantis)
There are also 2.4L NA and 2.0L turbo variations of four-cylinder engine available. The V6 Cherokees present best-in-class towing capability of up to 4,500 pound.