2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Recall: Engine And Engine Cooling (NHTSA 20V475000)
NHTSA (the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) issued a recall affecting 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). Below is the official summary, the risk involved, and the fix available at no cost.
What does the official notice say?
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.
Risk if left unaddressed
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer's fix (remedy)
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.
Additional 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.
How to check if your vehicle is affected
Enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in the official NHTSA lookup tool at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included in this campaign (number 20V475000).
Frequently asked questions
What is NHTSA recall 20V475000?
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.
What happens if this recall isn't fixed?
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Is the repair free, and how do I check my VIN?
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. Enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included in campaign 20V475000.
Source: public NHTSA data, campaign 20V475000, reported on 13/08/2020. This content is for informational purposes only, does not constitute legal advice, and was compiled from official data with editorial review prior to publication.
