The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V699000·Announced 2020-11-12

Jeep Grand Cherokee Recalled for EGR Cooler Fire Risk

Chrysler is recalling 2014-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles with 3.0L EcoDiesel engines because a cracked EGR cooler may cause an intake manifold fire.

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 (EGR cooler crack) that creates a risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L EcoDiesel engines. The recall addresses a defect in the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler, which may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold, increasing the risk of a fire.

Owners of affected vehicles will be notified by FCA US LLC. Dealers will replace the EGR cooler and inspect and, as necessary, replace the intake manifold at no charge. Parts were not currently available at the time of the notice, with a second notification expected around March 11, 2021, when parts become available. The recall began on March 11, 2021.

Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is W79.

The recalled product

Product
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
Brand
JEEP
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
28,884

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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