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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 20V699000

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee — Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (egr valve)

Published November 13, 2020 · Recall initiated: November 12, 2020

Summary

NHTSA records recall 20V699000, published November 13, 2020 and initiated November 12, 2020. Recalling firm: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC); 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee — Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (egr valve).

What's the hazard

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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.

What to do

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 when parts are available, currently expected to be around March 11, 2021. The recall began March 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is W79.

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Recall details

Brand
JEEP
Model
GRAND CHEROKEE
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Lot
2017 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | 2018 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | 2015 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | 2016 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | 2019 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee — Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (egr valve) recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 20V699000 on November 13, 2020. Reported hazard: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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 when parts are available, currently expected to be around March 11, 2021. The recall began March 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is W79.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: JEEP. Model: GRAND CHEROKEE.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)