Jeep Grand Cherokee 2014–2020 — technical service bulletin
Bulletin 09-005-20 · NHTSA communication 10174249 · issued Mar 26, 2020
Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine and Engine Cooling
component
2014–2020
model years
14
vehicle entries
Official summary
3.0L Oil Filter Cartridge Identification Differences And Oil Filter Element Servicing Procedure This bulletin outlines the correct procedure for changing an oil filter on a 3.0L diesel to prevent engine damage. The bulletin also highlights the design differences in the oil filter cartridges used in the GEN-2 and GEN-3 3.0L diesel. As well as potential issues that can arise should the incorrect filter be used in each application.
Vehicles covered
What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.