JEEP CHEROKEE 2018: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V282000

Make Model Year
JEEP CHEROKEE 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-05-24 2018-05-01 2018-05-04

Production Dates: 2017-09-01 - 2018-01-04

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: U39

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 48990

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Chrysler "FCA US LLC" is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine. These vehicles may have been manufactured with a fuel tube that may leak fuel into the engine compartment.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of the ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tube, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U39.

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.