2019 Jeep Cherokee Engine Recall: Risk of Engine Stall and Crash
Chrysler recalls certain 2019 Jeep Cherokees with 2.0L engines due to missing valve stem keepers or reversed camshaft caps that can cause engine damage or camshaft failure, increasing crash risk. Owners will receive free repairs.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Cylinder damage or camshaft failure can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokees with 2.0L engines because they may have missing valve stem keepers or a reversed camshaft cap. This can cause engine damage or camshaft failure, leading to engine stalling and a higher risk of crash. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224069-2019-jeep-cherokee-engine-recall-risk-of-engine-stall-and.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224069-2019-jeep-cherokee-engine-recall-risk-of-engine-stall-and · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V344000
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“2019 Jeep Cherokee Engine Recall: Risk of Engine Stall and Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224069-2019-jeep-cherokee-engine-recall-risk-of-engine-stall-and. Based on NHTSA recall #18V344000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V344000).
Why it’s dangerous
Missing valve stem keepers can allow valves to drop into engine cylinders, causing damage. A reversed camshaft cap may damage the camshaft bearing, leading to camshaft failure. Both issues can cause the engine to stall, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles with 2.0L engines are affected. Drivers of these vehicles face the highest risk due to potential engine failure during operation.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2019 Jeep Cherokee has a 2.0L engine. The recall covers vehicles with missing valve stem keepers or a reversed camshaft cap.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Chrysler
Call Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule a repair or replacement of engine components.
Get Engine Inspection
Dealers will inspect your vehicle and repair or replace affected engine components at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair or replace the affected engine components, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 9, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U52.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 2 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V344000 (May 25, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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