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Jeep Cherokee 2015–2016technical service bulletin

Bulletin 21-007-16 · NHTSA communication 10118804 · issued Feb 9, 2016

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Electrical System
component
2015–2016
model years
2
vehicle entries

Official summary

Flash: Power Transfer Unit (PTU) Motor Position Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the software in the Power Transfer Unit (PTU). A customer may experience All Wheel Drive (AWD) not operating correctly. On further inspection the Technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), C1494-92-PTU Fork Position - Performance or Incorrect Operation.

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.