CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
- Risk
- A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
- 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
The powertrain control module, the computer that manages the engine, may contain a voltage regulator chip on its circuit board that can fail. If it fails, the engine can stall or the vehicle may not start at all.
A sudden stall can increase the risk of a crash, particularly while driving at speed or in traffic. Owners of affected vehicles should take this seriously and have the recall checked promptly.
Chrysler will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the powertrain control module free of charge. You can contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403, and you can check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to see whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle