CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A loss of fuel pressure can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
- 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 manufacturing error in the fuel pump assembly can cause a loss of fuel pressure under certain conditions, such as high power demand combined with high altitude and/or high ambient temperatures. This affects certain flex fuel/E85 vehicles with a 2.4L engine.
A loss of fuel pressure can cause the engine to stall while driving, which increases the risk of a crash. Stalling without warning can be especially dangerous in traffic or at higher speeds.
The repair is free. Dealers will replace the fuel pump at no charge, and Chrysler will notify affected owners. You can contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 (recall number UB2). You should also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls and schedule the repair with an authorized dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Jeep Renegade | 20172018 |
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