Recalls for your 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Recalls for 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER


Posted on: 2016-03-23
Description
Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 jeep grand cherokee and dodge durango vehicles manufactured december 9, 2015, to january 14, 2016.  In the affected vehicles, the left front brake caliper may crack due to being made from an incorrect material.

Consequence
A cracked brake caliper may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front left brake caliper and depending on its casting date, replace it, free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin on may 12, 2016.  Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  Chrysler's number for this recall is s16.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT


Posted on: 2016-04-27
Description
Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2016 jeep grand cherokee vehicles manufactured may 15, 2015 to february 19, 2016.  The brake transmission shift interlock solenoid may have a loose electrical connection which could result in a loss of solenoid function.

Consequence
If the solenoid loses function, the transmission may lock in the park or neutral position when the vehicle comes to a stop, possibly rendering the vehicle disabled in traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter assembly, free of charge.  The recall began on may 27, 2016.  Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  Chrysler's number for this recall is s28.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #3 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH


Posted on: 2016-04-27
Description
Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2016 jeep grand cherokee vehicles manufactured may 15, 2015 to february 19, 2016.  The brake transmission shift interlock solenoid may have a loose electrical connection which could result in a loss of solenoid function.

Consequence
If the solenoid loses function, the transmission may lock in the park or neutral position when the vehicle comes to a stop, possibly rendering the vehicle disabled in traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter assembly, free of charge.  The recall began on may 27, 2016.  Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  Chrysler's number for this recall is s28.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #4 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS


Posted on: 2016-11-10
Description
Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2016 dodge durango and jeep grand cherokee vehicles manufactured february 10, 2016, to april 28, 2016 and equipped with a 3.6l engine built at the saltillo engine plant.  During the assembly of the engine, the fuel rail crossover tube may have been damaged, which, over time, may result in a fuel leak.

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

Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine assembly for damage to the fuel rail crossover tube, replacing it as necessary, free of charge.  The recall began on december 23, 2016.  Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  Chrysler's number for this recall is s85.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #5 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS


Posted on: 2016-11-10
Description
Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2016 dodge durango and jeep grand cherokee vehicles manufactured february 10, 2016, to april 28, 2016 and equipped with a 3.6l engine built at the saltillo engine plant.  During the assembly of the engine, the fuel rail crossover tube may have been damaged, which, over time, may result in a fuel leak.

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

Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine assembly for damage to the fuel rail crossover tube, replacing it as necessary, free of charge.  The recall began on december 23, 2016.  Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  Chrysler's number for this recall is s85.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #6 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO-CHARGER


Posted on: 2017-10-23
Description
Accessible technologies, inc.  (ati) is recalling certain procharger superchargers, model numbers ab037a-100, ab037a-100p, and a037a-100b, sold for installation on 2012-2017 jeep grand cherokee srt8 and srt vehicles.  The supercharger mounting bracket may contact and damage the abs line, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak.

Consequence
A brake fluid leak may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Ati will notify owners and will replace the supercharger brackets, free of charge.  The recall began on december 12, 2017.  Owners may contact ati customer service at 1-913-338-2886.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #7 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)


Posted on: 2020-11-13
Description
Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain 2014-2019 jeep grand cherokee vehicles equipped with the 3.0l ecodiesel engines.  The exhaust gas recirculation (egr) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the egr system.  This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold.  

Consequence
Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
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.  

DEFECT #8 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL


Posted on: 2020-08-13
Description
Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain 2014-2018 ram 1500 and 2014-2016 jeep grand cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0l diesel engines.  The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.

Consequence
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Fca us will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion by reading the camshaft position signal in the event that the crankshaft position signal is lost, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on may 13, 2021.  Owners may contact fca us customer service at 1-800-853-2002.  Fca us's number for this recall is w58.

Notes
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.  

DEFECT #9 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING


Posted on: 2023-06-08
Description
Chrysler (fca us, llc) is recalling certain 2014-2019 ram 1500 and 2014-2020 jeep grand cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0l diesel engines.  The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.

Consequence
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed july 28, 2023.  Owners may contact fca us, llc customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  Fca us, llc's number for this recall is 66a.  This recall is an expansion of recall 20v-475.

Notes
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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #10 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING


Posted on: 2023-06-08
Description
Chrysler (fca us, llc) is recalling certain 2014-2019 ram 1500 and 2014-2020 jeep grand cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0l diesel engines.  The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.

Consequence
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge.  Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed august 3, 2023.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in august 2023.  Owners may contact fca us, llc customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  Fca us, llc's number for this recall is 66a.  This recall is an expansion of recall 20v-475.

Notes
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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #11 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING


Posted on: 2023-06-08
Description
Chrysler (fca us, llc) is recalling certain 2014-2019 ram 1500 and 2014-2020 jeep grand cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0l diesel engines.  The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.

Consequence
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed october 31, 2023.  Owners may contact fca us, llc customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  Fca us, llc's number for this recall is 66a.  This recall is an expansion of recall 20v-475.

Notes
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.nhtsa.gov.