NHTSA safety recall

Recall 18V282000 · manufacturer campaign U39

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings — Jeep · reported 1 May 2018 · 48,990 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine. These vehicles may have been manufactured with a fuel tube that may leak fuel into the engine compartment.

The risk

A fuel leak in the presence of the ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

The fix

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tube, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U39.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

NHTSA campaign
18V282000
Manufacturer campaign
U39
Filed by
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Report received
1 May 2018
Owners notified
24 May 2018
Potentially affected
48,990

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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