CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Cylinder damage or camshaft failure can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles with the 2.0L engine may be missing valve stem keepers, which can allow a valve to drop into an engine cylinder and cause engine damage. These engines may also have a reversed camshaft cap that can damage the camshaft bearing and lead to camshaft failure.
Cylinder damage or camshaft failure can cause the engine to stall, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should take the recall seriously and have their vehicle checked promptly.
Chrysler will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will inspect and repair or replace the affected engine components as needed, at no cost to you. You can contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 (recall number U52), and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Jeep Cherokee | 2019 |
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