CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee WK, 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2021-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles equipped with 3.6L engines. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may stick open, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.
- Risk
- An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the EGR valve assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z31.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve in certain vehicles with 3.6L engines may stick open. When this happens, the vehicle can unexpectedly lose drive power.
An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash, especially if it occurs while merging, passing, or driving in traffic. Owners should take this recall seriously and have the vehicle checked promptly.
The repair is free. Dealers will replace the EGR valve assembly at no charge. Owners can contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403, referencing recall Z31, and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Dodge Durango | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2021 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE | 2022 |