NHTSA Recall # | 139756 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 18V344000 |
MFG Compaign # | U52 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Supplier | JEEP |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | CHEROKEE |
Model Year | 2019 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Date of notification | 09/08/18 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 04/02/18 |
End date of manufacturing | 04/04/18 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 25/05/18 |
Report created | 30/05/18 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 14 |
Defect summary | Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain 2019 jeep cherokee vehicles equipped with 2. 0l engines. The engines in these vehicles may be missing valve stem keepers, which can allow the valve to drop into the engine cylinder causing engine damage. These engines may also have a reversed camshaft cap that can damage the camshaft bearing causing camshaft failure. |
Consequence summary | Cylinder damage or camshaft failure can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair or replace the affected engine components, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began august 9, 2018. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is u52. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |