NHTSA Campaign 18V344000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC).
NHTSA campaign 18V344000 covers 1 vehicle and concerns the engine and engine cooling:engine. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- 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.
- 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.
Vehicles covered by 18V344000 (1)
Jeep (1)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 18V344000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.