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May 4, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V310000
A transmission fluid leak increases the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V310
Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Components POWER TRAIN
Potential Number of Units Affected 18,800
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The transmission oil cooler hose may have been incorrectly cured, allowing transmission fluid to leak.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the hose, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler’s number for this recall is Y18.
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 towww.safercar.gov.
Safety Recall Advanced Communication – Y18
FCA US LLC (FCA US) has announced a safety recall on certain 2021 Model Year (KL) Jeep® Cherokee vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission.
REASON FOR THIS SAFETY RECALL
Some of the above vehicles may have been manufactured with a Transmission Oil Cooler (TOC) hose with incorrectly cured rubber. An incorrectly cured TOC hose may have a weakened hose wall that can rupture, allowing transmission fluid to leak. Transmission fluid leaking from a TOC hose may contact a competent ignition source and lead to a vehicle fire. A vehicle fire may increase the risk of injury to occupants and persons outside of the vehicle, as well as property damage.
SERVICE ACTION
FCA US will conduct a voluntary safety recall to inspect the TOC hoses, and replace as needed. The remedy for this condition is not currently available. Dealers will be notified of the launch of this safety recall by way of established communication methods. This recall is estimated to launch in the 2nd Quarter of 2021.
We ask that you please take the time to ensure that your personnel are aware of this communication and are prepared to execute a customer friendly process for inquiries regarding involved vehicles.