JEEP 2017: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

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 m…

Recall #: 18V131000

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Jeep recalled Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Renegade vehicles equipped with a 2.….

JEEP 2017: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE was recalled by Jeep in February 22, 2018. Reason: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Renegade vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine. These ve…. Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the oil pump for its production inf…. Verify recall #18V131000 with the NHTSA before acting.

The recall

Jeep issued this NHTSA recall-Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Renegade vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine. These ve….

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agency class: February 22, 2018
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Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #18V131000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from NHTSA - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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.

Reason for recall

Hazard

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the NHTSA recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	18V131000
Date reported	February 22, 2018
Date initiated	February 22, 2018
Recalling firm	Jeep
Affected scope	Not disclosed
Distribution	United States
Official source	NHTSA notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

What to do with this recall

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the oil pump for its production information, and replace the BSM as necessa…

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What should consumers do? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the NHTSA on February 22, 2018. NHTSA does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 18V131000.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: United States.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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