NHTSA Campaign 18V524000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC).
NHTSA campaign 18V524000 covers 20 vehicles and concerns the electrical system:wiring:front underhood. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- 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.
- 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.
Reported September 8, 2018
Vehicles covered by 18V524000 (20)
Jeep (7)
Dodge (6)
Fiat (1)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 18V524000. 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.