Recall 13V175 covers 295,345 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Commander vehicles for transfer-case neutral shifting. Repair is free at any franchised Jeep dealer.
Jeep is recalling 295,345 2005-2010 Grand Cherokee and Commander SUVs because a transfer case electrical failure can shift the vehicle into neutral. A vehicle that shifts into neutral can roll away and raise the risk of a crash or personal injury; the dealer repair will be free once Jeep makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The transfer case on 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Commander SUVs is the drivetrain unit that routes engine power through the four-wheel-drive system. It sits behind the transmission and controls whether power is sent through the drive range the driver selected. When it works correctly, the transfer case stays in the chosen position until the driver commands a change.
In this recall, an electrical failure in the transfer case system can command an unintended shift into neutral. Neutral disconnects engine power from the wheels, so pressing the accelerator no longer moves the SUV as expected. The issue is tied to the control side of the transfer case, not to the driver selecting neutral.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner first notices the problem when the SUV unexpectedly loses drive power because the transfer case has shifted into neutral.
Who's affected?
Spans the Grand Cherokee and Commander across the 2005-2010 model years, with electrical system and transfer case components listed for each included year.
| 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee | electrical system |
|---|---|
| 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee | powertrain |
| 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee | electrical system |
| 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee | powertrain |
| 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee | electrical system |
| 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee | powertrain |
| 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee | electrical system |
| 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee | powertrain |
| 2006 Jeep Commander | electrical system |
| 2006 Jeep Commander | powertrain |
| 2007 Jeep Commander | electrical system |
| 2007 Jeep Commander | powertrain |
| 2008 Jeep Commander | electrical system |
| 2008 Jeep Commander | powertrain |
| 2009 Jeep Commander | electrical system |
| 2009 Jeep Commander | powertrain |
| 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee | electrical system |
| 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee | powertrain |
| 2010 Jeep Commander | electrical system |
| 2010 Jeep Commander | powertrain |
| 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee | electrical system |
| 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee | powertrain |
| Units affected | 295,345 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it can roll away and increase the risk of a crash or personal injury. Treat unexpected movement after parking as a safety issue and schedule the recall repair soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Jeep dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee or Commander is included in this recall.
- Call a franchised Jeep dealer and ask whether the final-drive-controller software reflash is open for your VIN.
- Schedule the free final-drive-controller software reflash that helps prevent unintended transfer-case shifts into neutral.
- Reference recall number 13V175 and Jeep recall N23 when you call.
- Bring the recall notice if Jeep mailed one, or bring your registration and VIN if you do not have the notice.
- Secure the vehicle with the parking brake when parked until the repair is complete, because an affected transfer case can shift into neutral and let the vehicle roll away.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Jeep technician reflashes the final drive controller, the module that governs transfer case operation, with updated software. That software update is intended to stop an electrical failure from shifting the transfer case into neutral without the driver selecting it. Confirm repair availability with a Jeep dealer before scheduling. The final dealer repair is free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall.
Timeline
| May 7, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 15, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V175?
Recall 13V175 covers 295,345 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Commander SUVs with a transfer case electrical failure that can shift the transfer case into neutral without driver input. Jeep dealers reflash the final drive controller software for free.
What should I do if my 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee or Commander is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific SUV is included in recall 13V175. If it is, contact a franchised Jeep dealer to schedule the final drive controller software reflash. Reference recall number 13V175 or Jeep campaign N23 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost. For recall 13V175, the dealer reflashes the final drive controller software free of charge at a franchised Jeep dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is vehicle rollaway. If the transfer case shifts into neutral, the SUV can roll and increase the risk of a crash or personal injury. The free dealer repair updates the software that governs the transfer case.
What if I bought my Jeep used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your Grand Cherokee or Commander is included, then give the dealer recall number 13V175 or Jeep campaign N23.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V175000 |
|---|---|
| Jeep customer service | 1-800-247-9753 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V175 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V175000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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