CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
A cracked oil pump housing, also called a balance shaft module, can cause the oil pump to fail. When that happens, the engine can stall while the vehicle is being driven.
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. Owners should take this seriously and have the vehicle checked as soon as possible.
The repair is free at an authorized dealer. The dealer will inspect the oil pump for its production information and replace the balance shaft module if needed. Owners can also contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403, and should check their VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Jeep Renegade | 2017 |
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