Engine and engine cooling: engineRecall 18V-344 · 2019 Jeep Cherokee
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 18V-344 covers 14 2019 Jeep Cherokee for a engine and engine cooling: engine problem, reported to NHTSA on May 25, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q4) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V344000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
Cylinder damage or camshaft failure can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 4, 2018 to April 4, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.