Dodge Durango; Jeep Grand Cherokee: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Date

Nov. 10, 2016

Filed by

Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Vehicles

Dodge Durango (2016); Jeep Grand Cherokee (2016)

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

30183

What can happen

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

Remedy

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.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

Dec. 23, 2016

Manufacturer campaign number

S85

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

16V814000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.