Wiring: front underhoodRecall 18V-524 · Chrysler and Dodge vehicles
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 18V-524 covers 12,779 Chrysler and Dodge vehicles for a wiring: front underhood problem, reported to NHTSA on August 9, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q1) shows 77% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V524000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
The risk
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
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
77%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 180 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 25, 2017 to June 27, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.