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Jeep Cherokee 2014–2020technical service bulletin

Bulletin 9004401 · NHTSA communication 10218443 · issued Aug 18, 2021

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Back Over Prevention
component
2014–2020
model years
7
vehicle entries

Official summary

DIFFERENTIAL, Rear Axle (KL 4WD w/DK2 = 1-SPEED RDM) The Differential, Rear Axle (aka RDM) design, pump design, Driveline Control Module (aka DLCM) hardware & software and pressure sensor have all changed in the past few years. The changes are not interchangeable and each had a separate implementation date. Please comprehend it to avoid repeat repairs. There are 2 sections each with 3 sub-sections: 1) For 2014/5 VINs with DK2 = 1-spd RDM 2) For 2016 and later VINs with DK2 = 1-spd RDM 1) For 2014/5 VINs with DK2 = 1-spd RDM 2014 - 2015 VINs were built with a 1-speed RDM used a 24 plate clutch

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.