NHTSA recall 18V-344 (18V344000)
engine and engine cooling recall reported May 25, 2018 - about 14 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V344000
- Also written as
- 18V-344
- Manufacturer number
- U52
- Reported
- May 25, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~14
- Component
- engine and engine cooling
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
Cylinder damage or camshaft failure can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-344 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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.