NHTSA recall 20V-699 (20V699000)
engine and engine cooling recall reported November 12, 2020 - about 28,884 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 20V699000
- Also written as
- 20V-699
- Manufacturer number
- W79
- Reported
- November 12, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- ~28,884
- Component
- engine and engine cooling
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 20V-699 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.