NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V344
Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number of Units Affected 14
Cylinder damage or camshaft failure can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair or replace the affected engine components, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler’s number for this recall is U52.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Check if your Vehicle has a Recall
Safety Recall Advanced Communication – U52
06/01/2018
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2018/RCMN-18V344-5244.pdf
RCMN-18V344-5244
Recall Acknowledgement
June 11, 2018
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2018/RCAK-18V344-2541.pdf
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