Jeep Grand Cherokee (2014-2019): Engine and engine cooling
Recall 20V699000 · Nov 12, 2020 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
28,884
vehicles affected
28,884
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20V699000
- Date
- Nov 12, 2020
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 28,884
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling > Exhaust system > Emission control > Gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
- Model years
- 2014-2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with the 3.0L EcoDiesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold.
What can happen
Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and, as necessary, replace the intake manifold. Parts are not currently available. Owners were mailed an interim notification on December 21, 2021. A second notification will be mailed when parts are available, currently expected to be around March 11, 2021. The recall began March 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is W79.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 6 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Jeep | Grand Cherokee | 2014-2019 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20V699000?
1 model: Jeep Grand Cherokee (2014-2019), about 28,884 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 20V699000?
FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and, as necessary, replace the intake manifold. Parts are not currently available. Owners were mailed an interim notification on December 21, 2021. A second notification will be mailed when parts are.
What can happen?
Combustion in the intake manifold 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.