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Jeep Cherokee Fuel Tube May Leak Fuel

NHTSA campaign 18V282000 · Reported May 1, 2018 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

high How serious is it? About this label

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	18V282000
Reported to NHTSA	May 1, 2018
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Part affected	Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2018
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Certain 2018 Jeep Cherokee vehicles with a 2.4L engine may have been built with a fuel tube that can leak fuel into the engine compartment.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is affected.
2. Contact a Chrysler dealer to have the fuel tube inspected and, if necessary, replaced; you can also call Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
3. The repair is free.

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 18V282000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2018 Jeep Cherokee

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

Jeep Fuel System Recalls Cover Leaks, Pump Failures, and Stalling · all 5 Jeep recalls in this area

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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 Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine. These vehicles may have been manufactured with a fuel tube that may leak fuel into the engine compartment.
Safety risk: A fuel leak in the presence of the ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tube, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U39.

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