2018 Jeep Cherokee Fuel Leak Fire Risk Recall
Chrysler recalls 2018 Jeep Cherokees with potential fuel leaks that could cause fire. Owners must have fuel tube inspected and replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A fuel leak in the presence of the ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Cherokee vehicles that may have a fuel tube leaking fuel into the engine compartment. This leak could cause a fire if it contacts an ignition source. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225079-2018-jeep-cherokee-fuel-leak-fire-risk-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225079-2018-jeep-cherokee-fuel-leak-fire-risk-recall · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V282000
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“2018 Jeep Cherokee Fuel Leak Fire Risk Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225079-2018-jeep-cherokee-fuel-leak-fire-risk-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #18V282000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V282000).
Why it’s dangerous
A fuel leak in the engine compartment can ignite if it contacts an ignition source like a spark or hot surface. This risk increases when the vehicle is running or in areas with open flames.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Jeep Cherokee vehicles with a 2.4L engine are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fuel tube repair are at risk of fire.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2018 Jeep Cherokee models with a 2.4L engine. The recall began May 24, 2018, and affects vehicles manufactured during this period.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Chrysler
Call Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule a fuel tube inspection.
Have Fuel Tube Inspected
Dealers will inspect the fuel tube and replace it if necessary at no cost to the owner.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 5 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 #18V282000 (January 5, 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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