JEEP CHEROKEE 2018: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V670000

Make Model Year
JEEP CHEROKEE 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-12-05 2017-10-24 2017-10-25

Production Dates: 2017-09-09 - 2017-09-28

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: T65

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 357

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Chrysler "FCA US LLC" is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Cherokee and Compass vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. The engines may have a cracked oil pump housing that can result in oil pump failure.

Consequence

If the oil pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the oil pump, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 5, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T65.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.