Dodge Durango; Jeep Grand Cherokee (2016): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 16V814000 · Nov 10, 2016 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
30,183
vehicles affected
30,183
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V814000
- Date
- Nov 10, 2016
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 30,183
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Delivery > Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Model years
- 2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 10, 2016, to April 28, 2016 and equipped with a 3.6L engine built at the Saltillo engine plant. During the assembly of the engine, the fuel rail crossover tube may have been damaged, which, over time, may result in a fuel leak.
What can happen
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine assembly for damage to the fuel rail crossover tube, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 23, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S85.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge | Durango | 2016 |
| Jeep | Grand Cherokee | 2016 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V814000?
2 models: Dodge Durango (2016), Jeep Grand Cherokee (2016), about 30,183 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V814000?
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine assembly for damage to the fuel rail crossover tube, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 23, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S85.
What can happen?
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.