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Jeep Grand Cherokee Recall 18V048: Fuel line may separate, risking stalls and engine fires

NHTSA campaign 18V048, reported January 11, 2018, 1,242 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk vehicles with the 6.2L Supercharged engine may have a fuel line that can separate. If the line separates, the engine may stall, which raises the risk of a crash. A fuel line separation can also increase the risk of an engine compartment fire and injury.

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) will notify affected owners. Dealers will inspect the fuel line and replace it if necessary. The repair is free of charge. Owners can contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 (recall number U02) for more information.

If you own a 2018 Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls and schedule an inspection at an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 18V048Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk vehicles equipped with a 6.2L Supercharged Engine. The fuel line may separate.
Risk
If the fuel line separates, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a fuel line separation increases the risk of an engine compartment fire and injury.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U02.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Jeep Grand Cherokee2018