Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) | 2014-2019 jeep grand cherokee vehicles equipped with the 3 | NHTSA Recall #20V699000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V699000 by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc). Affecting 2014-2019 jeep grand cherokee vehicles equipped with the 3 Includes 28,884 affected units, EGR Cooler May Crack Internally, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

2014-2019 jeep grand cherokee vehicles equipped with the 3

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.

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 began march 11, 2021. owners may contact fca us llc customer service at 1-800-853-1403. fca us llc's number for this recall is w79.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V699000
Report Received Date: 2020-11-12T00:00:00
Subject: Egr cooler may crack internally
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Potentially Affected Units: 28,884

Details

MFR Campaign Number: W79
Recall Type: Vehicle
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 began march 11, 2021. owners may contact fca us llc customer service at 1-800-853-1403. fca us llc's number for this recall is w79.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 90.03

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NHTSA ID: 20V699000
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Created At: 1741512641
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Updated At: 1741512641
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