2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee · Engine & cooling
Cracked EGR cooler may cause an intake manifold fire
NHTSA campaign 20V699000 lists the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee for a condition in which cracked EGR cooler may cause an intake manifold fire.
What the reviewed source says
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NHTSA lists the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee in safety campaign 20V699000. The official record says: The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system. The stated safety consequence is: Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire. A make, model and year match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included or that the repair remains open.
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Symptoms in the pattern
- No advance warning is specified in the official record
- Combustion or fire may occur inside the intake manifold
Vehicles and scope
- 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Vehicles included in NHTSA campaign 20V699000
- VIN confirmation is required
Manufacturer position
What the official procedure directs
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.
Campaign 20V699000 is based on the recalled vehicle population and VIN, not a published mileage threshold. Mileage alone cannot confirm or exclude it.
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Complete recall 20V699000
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.
A year and model match does not confirm VIN eligibility. Do not substitute an owner repair for an open safety recall.
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