Engine and engine cooling: engineRecall 18V-131 · 2017 Jeep Renegade
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 18V-131 covers 9 2017 Jeep Renegade for a engine and engine cooling: engine problem, reported to NHTSA on February 22, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q2) shows 67% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V131000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
67%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 8, 2017 to November 9, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.