JEEP CHEROKEE 2019: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V344000

Make Model Year
JEEP CHEROKEE 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-08-09 2018-05-25 2018-05-30

Production Dates: 2018-02-04 - 2018-04-04

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: U52

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 14

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

Consequence

Cylinder damage or camshaft failure can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.