NHTSA recall 18V-524 (18V524000)
electrical system recall reported August 9, 2018 - about 12,779 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V524000
- Also written as
- 18V-524
- Manufacturer number
- U87
- Reported
- August 9, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~12,779
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-524 when calling a dealer.
Affected 15 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.