NHTSA recall 18V731000
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Jeep Renegade
Reported Oct 17, 201821,104 vehicles affectedChrysler (FCA US LLC)Maker’s number UB2Built Nov 2, 2016 – Nov 30, 2017
The defect
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jeep Renegade 4X2 flex fuel/E85 vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine. In certain operating conditions such as high power demand in conjunction with high altitude and/or high ambient temperatures, a manufacturing error in the fuel pump assembly may result in a loss of fuel pressure.
The risk
A loss of fuel pressure can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began April 26, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UB2.