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NHTSA recall 20V699000

Engine And Engine Cooling · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

November 12, 2020report date
28,884units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: Affects 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.

Why it matters: Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.

The fix: 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…

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All model years NHTSA lists

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 20V699000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.