The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·16V814000·Announced 2016-11-10

Chrysler Recalls 2016 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee for Fuel Leak Risk

Chrysler is recalling 2016 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles due to a potential fuel rail crossover tube defect that may cause a fuel leak and increase fire risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fuel leak that can increase the risk of a fire, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural vehicle defects involving fire hazards.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles were manufactured between February 10, 2016, and April 28, 2016, and are equipped with a 3.6L engine built at the Saltillo engine plant.

During the assembly of the engine, the fuel rail crossover tube may have been damaged. Over time, this damage may result in a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine assembly for damage to the fuel rail crossover tube, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 23, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
DODGE, JEEP DURANGO, GRAND CHEROKEE
Brand
DODGE
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
30,183

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • DURANGO
  • GRAND CHEROKEE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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