The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V048000·Announced 2018-01-11

Chrysler Recalls 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk for Fuel Line Defect

Chrysler is recalling 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk vehicles because a fuel line may separate, potentially causing an engine stall, fire, or crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (fuel line separation) that explicitly increases the risk of an engine compartment fire and injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk vehicles equipped with a 6.2L Supercharged Engine. The recall addresses a defect where the fuel line may separate.

If the fuel line separates, the engine may stall, which increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, a fuel line separation increases the risk of an engine compartment fire and injury.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the fuel line free of charge. The recall began on February 23, 2018. 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
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
Brand
JEEP
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
1,242

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 (1)

  • GRAND CHEROKEE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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