JEEP PATRIOT 2016: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V907000

Make Model Year
JEEP PATRIOT 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-02-08 2016-12-16 2016-12-16

Production Dates: 2016-05-09 - 2016-07-15

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: S89

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 42231

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Chrysler "FCA US LLC" is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Journey, Jeep Compass, and Jeep Patriot vehicles manufactured May 9, 2016, to July 15, 2016. The crankshaft or camshaft sensor may only work intermittently, causing the engine to stall.

Consequence

If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft or camshaft sensor connector, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S89.

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.