CUSTOMER SATISFACTION NOTIFICATION
NORTH AMERICA

Thermostat
FCA US LLC
Reference: 26B
2022 – 2024 (WS) Wagoneer/Grand Wagoneer
Template Version 1.8

Revision
1

Edition
April 2025

Detail
Added 2024 MY and Updated Part Number

SYMPTOM DESCRIPTION
The Thermostat Ball Valve Drive Pin on about 5,100
of the above vehicles may fail due to contamination.
This condition can cause the thermostat to fail in
a closed position which will prevent coolant flow
to the radiator and may cause the engine to
overheat.

Use the following labor operation numbers and time
allowances:
Labor Description
Number
Hrs
Replace Thermostat
07-26-B1-82
3.1hrs
Related Operations
Skid Plate Equipped
Air Suspension Equipped

13-30-04-62
02-55-02-63

0.1hrs
0.2hrs

SCOPE
This campaign applies only to the above vehicles
equipped with a 3.0L GMET6 engine.

NOTE: See the Warranty Administration Manual,
Recall Claim Processing Section, for complete
claim processing instructions.

NOTE: Some vehicles above may have been
identified as not involved in this campaign and
therefore have been excluded from this campaign.

PARTS INFORMATION

IMPORTANT: Some of the involved vehicles may
be in dealer new vehicle inventory. Dealers should
complete this campaign service on these vehicles
before retail delivery. Dealers should also perform
this repair on vehicles in used vehicle inventory and
those vehicles in for service. Involved vehicles can be
determined by using the VIP inquiry process.

REPAIR TO BE PERFORMED
Replace the Thermostat by following the directions
outlined in the Service Procedure below.

Part No.
Qty.
Part Name
1
Kit
CCAP26B1AB
Each package contains the following components:
1
Thermostat
1
O-Ring - Turbo Oil Drain
Line
1
Gasket - Front Turbo Oil
Drain Line
Qty
1
1
2
1

Part Name
O-Ring
Gasket, Water Pump
Outlet
Coolant 50/50 Mix- 1 Gal
Authorized Modification
Label

Part No.
68503555AB
68361712AB
68163849AB
04275086AE

Ordering Additional Authorized Modification
labels:
The labels may be ordered using the Marketing
Materials link within DealerCONNECT.
Process Steps to Order Additional labels and
extended warranty information kits:
1. Access the “DealerCONNECT” website.
2. Select the “Marketing” link in the header of
DealerCONNECT.
3. Locate the “Product Information” section
heading on the Marketing page.
4. Select the “Literature and Merchandising
Materials” link in the product information
section.
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5. Locate the “MOPAR” section heading on the
Literature and Merchandising Materials page.
6. Select the “Recall Labels / Cards” link listed in
the MOPAR section.
7. Select Item > Update Cart > Submit Order.

PARTS RETURN

Vehicle Lists, Global Recall System, VIP
and Dealer Follow Up
All involved vehicles have been entered into the
DealerCONNECT Global Recall System (GRS) and
Vehicle Information Plus (VIP) for dealer inquiry as
needed.

No parts return required for this campaign.

SPECIAL TOOLS
The following special tools is /are required to perform
this repair:
Number
399550000

Description
Tool, UView Airlift Cooling System Refill

DEALER NOTIFICATION
To view this notification on DealerCONNECT, select
“Global Recall System” on the Service tab, then click
on the description of this notification.

Owner Notification and Service
Scheduling
All involved vehicle owners known to FCA are being
notified of the service requirement by mail. They are
requested to schedule appointments for this service
with their dealers. A generic copy of the owner letter
is attached.

GRS provides involved dealers with an updated VIN
list of their incomplete vehicles. The owner’s name,
address and phone number are listed if known.
Completed vehicles are removed from GRS within
several days of repair claim submission.
To use this system, click on the “Service” tab and
then click on “Global Recall System.” Your dealer’s
VIN list for each campaign displayed can be sorted by:
those vehicles that were unsold at campaign launch,
those with a phone number, city, zip code, or VIN
sequence.
Dealers should perform this repair on all unsold
vehicles before retail delivery. Dealers should also
use the VIN list to follow up with all owners to schedule
appointments for this repair.
VIN lists may contain confidential, restricted owner
name and address information that was obtained from
the Department of Motor Vehicles of various states.
Use of this information is permitted for this notification
only and is strictly prohibited from all other use.

Additional Information
If you have any questions or need assistance in
completing this action, please contact your Service
and Parts District Manager.
Customer Service / Field Operations
FCA US LLC

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Thermostat
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Service Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cables from the 12volt battery and the auxiliary battery and disconnect the ISD
electrical connector.
2. Remove the engine cover.
3. Disengage the wire harness retainers.
4. Disconnect the Mass Airflow (MAF) sensor/Intake Air Temp (IAT) sensor wire harness connector.
5. Loosen the clamps and remove the air cleaner resonator (Figure 1).
6. Release the clean air tube retaining lock on the rear turbocharger.
7. Release the intake air tube retaining lock on the front turbocharger.
8. Remove the clean air hose tube bolts and
the clean air hose (Figure 1).

RESONATOR

CLEAN AIR TUBE

9. Remove the front turbocharger wastegate
solenoid.
10.

Disconnect the PCM electrical connectors.

11.

Remove the module assembly fasteners.

12.

Remove the coolant bottle cap.

13.

Raise and support the vehicle.

14.

Remove the left front
wheelhouse splash shield.

15.

If equipped, remove the front skid plate.

16.

If equipped, remove the front air dam.

17.

If equipped, reposition the air reservoir to provide clearance for the water pump removal.

18.

Connect a suitable hose to the radiator drain and position a drain pan at the lower passenger side of the radiator.

19.

Turn the radiator draincock counterclockwise until it stops and allow the radiator to drain.

20.

Turn the radiator draincock clockwise until closed.

21.

Remove the serpentine belt from the water pump.

22.

Remove the A/C line retainer securing the A/C lines to the front of the engine.

wheel

and

Figure 1 - Resonator

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Service Procedure [Continued]
23.

Disconnect the A/C compressor wire harness connector and detach the wire harness retainers.

24.

Remove the A/C compressor nuts, bolt, mounting studs and position the A/C compressor aside.

25.

Disconnect the heater supply and return hoses and
position aside.

26.

Disconnect the water pump to transmission heater
hose and lower radiator hose and position aside.

27.

Detach the three wiring harness retainers from the
water pump.

28.

Disconnect the high temp auxiliary coolant pump
inlet hose from the water pump housing.

29.

Working thru the wheelhouse, remove the water
pump bolts (Figure 2).

30.

Lower the vehicle and remove the water pump
assembly.

WATER
PUMP
BOLTS

Figure 2 – Water Pump Assembly

NOTE: Flush the radiator and engine block with clean water.
31.

Set the water pump assembly on a clean surface.

32.

Remove the thermostat fasteners and separate
the thermostat from the water pump housing and
DISCARD (Figure 3).

33.

Remove the water pump housing to block seal and
DISCARD (Figure 4).

34.

Install the NEW water pump to block seal.

35.

Insert the NEW Thermostat into the water pump
assembly and tighten the fasteners to 9N∙m (80In.
Lbs.).

36.

Install the water pump to engine block bolts and
tighten to 73N∙m 54ft. Lbs.).

THERMOSTAT
FASTENERS

Figure 3 – Water Pump Assembly

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