Engine and engine cooling: engine
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling: engine
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Vehicles affected
- 9
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2018-02-22
- Owners notified
- 2018-03-13
Defect description
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.
Safety risk
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.