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NHTSA 11V487000 United States

Jeep Grand Cherokee recall: Engine And Engine Cooling

Official safety recall 11V487000 published by NHTSA.

High risk

Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.

Campaign11V487000
ComponentEngine And Engine Cooling
Report date2011-09-29
ManufacturerCHRYSLER GROUP LLC
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Affected vehicles

VehicleModel yearMarket
Dodge Journey2012United States
Dodge Grand Caravan2012United States
Dodge Durango2012United States
Dodge Charger2012United States
Chrysler Town And Country2012United States
Chrysler 2002012United States
Jeep Grand Cherokee2012United States

The problem

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHRYSLER VEHICLES, INCLUDING 200 AND TOWN AND COUNTRY MODELS, DODGE VEHICLES, INCLUDING CHARGER, DURANGO, GRAND CARAVAN AND JOURNEY MODELS AND JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 31, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 13, 2011, THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH 3.6L ENGINES. THESE ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE CONNECTING ROD BEARING FAILURE DUE TO DEBRIS INSIDE THE ENGINE BLOCK.

CONNECTING ROD FAILURE MAY LEAD TO ENGINE SEIZURE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The official remedy

CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ENGINE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 18, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.