Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Vehicles affected
- 28,884
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2020-11-12
- Owners notified
- 2021-03-11
Defect description
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.
Safety risk
Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
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.