NHTSA Campaign 18V131000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC).
NHTSA campaign 18V131000 covers 1 vehicle and concerns the engine and engine cooling:engine. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- 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.
- 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.
Vehicles covered by 18V131000 (1)
Jeep (1)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 18V131000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.