NHTSA recall 17V670000
Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Jeep Cherokee and 1 more
Reported Oct 24, 2017357 vehicles affectedChrysler (FCA US LLC)Maker’s number T65Built Sep 9, 2017 – Sep 28, 2017
The defect
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.
The risk
If the oil pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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.