Certain 2021 Jeep Cherokee SUVs may have been assembled with a transmission oil cooler (TOC) hose that has an incorrectly cured rubber. The faulty parts could rupture, allowing the transmission fluid to leak, which could come in contact with an ignition source, possibly leading to a vehicle fire.

As a result, the automaker is now conducting a recall for these vehicles in North America. A total of 18,800 units, with a 10 percent estimated defect rate, powered by the 2.0-, 2.4- and 3.2-liter engines, will have to be taken back to the dealers for inspection.

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These will be checked by authorized technicians, who will replace the affected hoses with new ones that were produced with correctly cured rubber. All work will be carried out free of charge, and owners should expect to hear from FCA before June 23, when the recall is scheduled to commence. Those who have any questions on the topic can reach out to the Chrysler Customer Service at 1-800-853-1403, using the recall number Y18, or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) at 1-888-327-4236.

The 2021 Cherokee lineup kicks off with the Latitude FWD, which has an MSRP of $27,005. The Freedom and Latitude Plus follow, from $27,955 and $29,075, both of them with front-wheel drive. The Altitude FWD is available from $30,515, while the Latitude Lux FWD and 80th Anniversary Edition FWD will set you back at least $30,595 and $32,775 respectively. The Limited FWD, Trailhawk 4×4 and High Altitude FWD can be ordered from $34,745, $36,045 and $37,435 respectively.

Fire Risk Sparks 2021 Jeep Cherokee Recall, 18,800 Vehicles Affected In North America
Fire Risk Sparks 2021 Jeep Cherokee Recall, 18,800 Vehicles Affected In North America
Fire Risk Sparks 2021 Jeep Cherokee Recall, 18,800 Vehicles Affected In North America
Fire Risk Sparks 2021 Jeep Cherokee Recall, 18,800 Vehicles Affected In North America
Fire Risk Sparks 2021 Jeep Cherokee Recall, 18,800 Vehicles Affected In North America
Fire Risk Sparks 2021 Jeep Cherokee Recall, 18,800 Vehicles Affected In North America
Fire Risk Sparks 2021 Jeep Cherokee Recall, 18,800 Vehicles Affected In North America
Fire Risk Sparks 2021 Jeep Cherokee Recall, 18,800 Vehicles Affected In North America
Fire Risk Sparks 2021 Jeep Cherokee Recall, 18,800 Vehicles Affected In North America
Fire Risk Sparks 2021 Jeep Cherokee Recall, 18,800 Vehicles Affected In North America
Fire Risk Sparks 2021 Jeep Cherokee Recall, 18,800 Vehicles Affected In North America
Fire Risk Sparks 2021 Jeep Cherokee Recall, 18,800 Vehicles Affected In North America