Jeep’s Australian arm has some work to do, as it will need to address a 43,000-plus-strong recall of Jeep Grand Cherokees built since 2011.
In a notice published by the Australian Government’s Department of Infrastructure and Transport, which handles consumer recalls for vehicles, a total of 43,396 Grand Cherokees have been recalled for faulty fuel pumps.
The models affected are all 3.0-litre diesel V6-powered, built between 2011 and 2022, with the specific VIN numbers listed on the recall notice for owners to check.
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The recall notice says the fuel pump could “fail prematurely and introduce failed component debris into the fuel system”, essentially meaning potentially contaminated fuel could end up in the engine and “result in a loss of power whilst driving”.
The recall notice points this out as a safety risk as well as a risk to the quality of the vehicle, saying an engine failure could increase the likelihood of an “accident causing injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users and bystanders”.
For owners of Grand Cherokees affected, Jeep’s Australian arm under Stellantis will contact owners when parts are available for replacement, though given more than 43,000 cars are on the list, some owners could face a significant wait.
The recall notice can be viewed at the website, with contact details for concerned owners to get in touch with Jeep.
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