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Jeep Cherokee, Compass Oil Pump May Fail

NHTSA campaign 17V670000 · Reported Oct 24, 2017 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

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An engine that stalls while driving increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	17V670000
Reported to NHTSA	Oct 24, 2017
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Part affected	Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
Vehicles covered	2 model/year combinations, model years 2018
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Some Jeep Cherokee and Compass vehicles equipped with 2.4-liter engines may have a cracked oil pump housing. A crack in this housing can cause the oil pump to fail. If the oil pump fails, the engine will stall while the vehicle is being driven.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is included.
2. Contact a Chrysler or Jeep dealer, or call Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
3. Dealers will inspect the oil pump and replace it if needed, free of charge.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 17V670000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (2)

2018 Jeep Cherokee
2018 Jeep Compass

Who to contact

Jeep — official Jeep recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-853-1403

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Jeep Engine Recalls Cover Stalling, EGR Problems and Fire Risks · all 6 Jeep recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Cherokee and Compass vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. The engines may have a cracked oil pump housing that can result in oil pump failure.
Safety risk: If the oil pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the oil pump, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 5, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T65.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.