Jeep Cherokee (2019): Engine and engine cooling
Recall 18V344000 · May 25, 2018 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
14
vehicles affected
14
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V344000
- Date
- May 25, 2018
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 14
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling > Engine
- Model years
- 2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
Cylinder damage or camshaft failure can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V344000?
1 model: Jeep Cherokee (2019), about 14 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V344000?
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.
What can happen?
Cylinder damage or camshaft failure can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.