JEEP RENEGADE 2017: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V131000

Make Model Year
JEEP RENEGADE 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-03-13 2018-02-22 2018-02-26

Production Dates: 2017-11-08 - 2017-11-09

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: U18

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 9

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Chrysler "FCA US LLC" is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Renegade vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine. These vehicles may be equipped with a cracked oil pump housing/balance shaft module "BSM", which can cause the oil pump to fail and the engine to stall.

Consequence

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the oil pump for its production information, and replace the BSM as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 13, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U18.

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.