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Jeep Cherokee 2.0L Engine Component Failure Risk

NHTSA campaign 18V344000 · Reported May 25, 2018 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

high How serious is it? About this label

Cylinder damage or camshaft failure can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	18V344000
Reported to NHTSA	May 25, 2018
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Part affected	Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2019
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Some 2.0L engines in these Cherokees may be missing valve stem keepers, which can let a valve drop into the engine cylinder and cause engine damage. These engines may also have a reversed camshaft cap, which can damage the camshaft bearing and cause the camshaft to fail.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is included.
2. Contact a dealer, or call Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 (reference recall U52), to schedule an inspection.
3. The engine component inspection and repair or replacement, if needed, 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 18V344000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2019 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 Engine Recalls Cover Stalling, EGR Problems and Fire Risks · all 6 Jeep recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Summary: 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.
Safety risk: Cylinder damage or camshaft failure can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.

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