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Jeep Cherokee 2.0-liter engine parts may cause stalling

NHTSA campaign 18V344000 · Reported 2018-05-25 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

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Serious: there is no order to stop driving, but an engine that stalls in traffic or at speed raises the risk of a crash, so have it checked promptly.

What's wrong, in plain English

Some 2019 Jeep Cherokees with the 2.0-liter engine were built with parts missing or installed backwards. A small clip that holds an engine valve in place may be missing, which lets the valve drop down inside the cylinder and wreck the engine. A cap over the camshaft, the bar that opens and closes those valves, may have been fitted the wrong way around and can chew up its bearing. Either problem can make the engine quit while you are driving.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your Cherokee is included in recall U52.
2. Contact your Jeep dealer or Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule the inspection.
3. The dealer inspects and repairs or replaces the affected engine parts, free of charge.

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

Which Jeep engine recalls cause stalling, fires, or lost power? · all 6 Jeep recalls in this area

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.