NHTSA Recall # | 143636 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 20V699000 |
MFG Compaign # | W79 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Supplier | JEEP |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
Model Year | 2018 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMIS |
Date of notification | 13/10/24 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 13/10/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 13/10/24 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 12/11/20 |
Report created | 13/11/20 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 28884 |
Defect summary | Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain 2014-2019 jeep grand cherokee vehicles equipped with the 3. 0l ecodiesel engines. The exhaust gas recirculation (egr) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the egr system. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold. |
Consequence summary | Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire. |
Corrective action | Fca us llc will notify owners, and dealers will replace the egr cooler, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and, as necessary, replace the intake manifold. Parts are not currently available. Owners were mailed an interim notification on december 21, 2021. A second notification will be mailed when parts are available, currently expected to be around march 11, 2021. The recall is expected to begin december 31, 2020. Owners may contact fca us llc customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca us llc's number for this recall is w79. |
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). |