Engine and engine cooling: engine
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling: engine
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Vehicles affected
- 357
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2017-10-24
- Owners notified
- 2017-12-05
Defect description
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.
Safety risk
If the oil pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.