Chrysler is recalling 2014-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokees with 3.0L EcoDiesel engines due to a fire risk from potential combustion in the intake manifold.
Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
Chrysler is recalling certain 2014-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles with 3.0L EcoDiesel engines. The EGR cooler may crack, allowing coolant to mix with intake air and potentially combust, creating a fire risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224083-2019-jeep-grand-cherokee-engine-recall-fire-risk-from-intake.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224083-2019-jeep-grand-cherokee-engine-recall-fire-risk-from-intake · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V699000
“2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine Recall: Fire Risk from Intake Manifold.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224083-2019-jeep-grand-cherokee-engine-recall-fire-risk-from-intake. Based on NHTSA recall 20V699000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V699000).
The EGR cooler can crack, letting pre-heated coolant enter the EGR system. This coolant mixes with intake air and may combust inside the intake manifold, causing a fire.
Owners of 2014-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles with 3.0L EcoDiesel engines are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the recall fix are at risk of fire.
Check if your vehicle has a 3.0L EcoDiesel engine and was manufactured between 2014 and 2019. The recall covers all Jeep Grand Cherokees with this engine type.
Call FCA US LLC at 1-800-853-1403 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a repair.
Dealers will inspect and replace the intake manifold if needed, and replace the EGR cooler free of charge.
FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and, as necessary, replace the intake manifold. Parts are not currently available. Owners were mailed an interim notification on December 21, 2021. A second notification will be mailed when parts are available, currently expected to be around March 11, 2021. The recall began March 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is W79.
The EGR cooler may crack, allowing pre-heated coolant to enter the EGR system. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold, creating a fire risk.
Your vehicle is affected if it is a 2014-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee with a 3.0L EcoDiesel engine.
Contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule a repair. Dealers will replace the EGR cooler and inspect the intake manifold for necessary repairs.
We’ve drafted a message you can send FCA to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V699000 — FCA FCA Hello, I own a FCA that is covered by recall 20V699000 from FCA. The official recall notice states: FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and, as necessary, replace the intake manifold. Parts are not currently available. Owners were mailed an interim notification on December 21, 2021. A second notification will be mailed when parts are available, currently expected to be around March 11, 2021. The recall began March 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is W79. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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