NHTSA recall 17V-670 (17V670000)
engine and engine cooling recall reported October 24, 2017 - about 357 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 17V670000
- Also written as
- 17V-670
- Manufacturer number
- T65
- Reported
- October 24, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- ~357
- Component
- engine and engine cooling
What is being recalled
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Cherokee and Compass vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. The engines may have a cracked oil pump housing that can result in oil pump failure.
Why it is dangerous
If the oil pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the oil pump, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 5, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T65.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-670 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.