Jeep — Grand Cherokee
Passenger car.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Fire
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Hazard
- The exhaust-gas recirculation (EGR) cooler can be susceptible to thermal fatigue. The exhaust gases can interact with air and other hydrocarbons in the system, which can cause combustion in the inlet manifold. This can lead the vehicle to catch fire.
- Origin
- United States
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Recall of the product from end users
What is this? This is a safety notice about some Jeep Grand Cherokee cars. The part that cleans exhaust gases can get too hot and start a fire inside the engine.
What's happening? Some cars may have a problem that could cause a fire in the engine area. The company is working to fix it.
Does this affect me? If you own a Jeep Grand Cherokee, your car might be one of those affected.
What should I do? Take your car to a Jeep dealer right away to check and repair it. Ask your mechanic if you have questions.
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🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The exhaust-gas recirculation (EGR) cooler can be susceptible to thermal fatigue. The exhaust gases can interact with air and other hydrocarbons in the system, which can cause combustion in the inlet manifold. This can lead the vehicle to catch fire. · Origin: United States
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