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Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk Fuel Line May Separate

NHTSA campaign 18V048000 · Reported Jan 11, 2018 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

critical How serious is it? About this label

A separated fuel line can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash, and it also raises the risk of an engine compartment fire and injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number18V048000
Reported to NHTSAJan 11, 2018
ManufacturerChrysler (FCA US LLC)
Part affectedFuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Vehicles covered1 model/year combination, model years 2018
Do-not-drive advisoryNo
Park-outside advisoryNo
RepairFree at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

On certain Grand Cherokee Trackhawk models equipped with the 6.2L supercharged engine, the fuel line may separate while you're driving.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2. Contact a dealer, or call Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. 3. Dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace the fuel line, free of charge.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 18V048000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

Who to contact

Jeep — official Jeep recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-853-1403

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

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Official notice

Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk vehicles equipped with a 6.2L Supercharged Engine. The fuel line may separate.
Safety risk
If the fuel line separates, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a fuel line separation increases the risk of an engine compartment fire and injury.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U02.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.