NHTSA recall 18V131000
Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Jeep Renegade
Reported Feb 22, 20189 vehicles affectedChrysler (FCA US LLC)Maker’s number U18Built Nov 8, 2017 – Nov 9, 2017
The defect
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.
The risk
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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.