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NHTSA recall 18V344000

Engine and engine cooling › Engine

Jeep Cherokee

Reported May 25, 201814 vehicles affectedChrysler (FCA US LLC)Maker’s number U52Built Feb 4, 2018 – Apr 4, 2018

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 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.

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicles in this recall

Jeep Cherokee
2019

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.