NHTSA recall 16V-814 (16V814000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported November 10, 2016 - about 30,183 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V814000
- Also written as
- 16V-814
- Manufacturer number
- S85
- Reported
- November 10, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~30,183
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-814 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.