NHTSA recall 18V-131 (18V131000)
engine and engine cooling recall reported February 22, 2018 - about 9 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V131000
- Also written as
- 18V-131
- Manufacturer number
- U18
- Reported
- February 22, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~9
- Component
- engine and engine cooling
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-131 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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.