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Jeep Cherokee and Compass oil pump may fail, stalling engine

NHTSA campaign 17V670000 · Reported 2017-10-24 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

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Serious: the notice does not tell you to stop driving, but an engine that stalls in traffic can lead to a crash, so have the oil pump inspected as soon as you can.

What's wrong, in plain English

The housing around the oil pump may be cracked. The oil pump is what pushes oil through the engine, and if it quits, the engine loses oil pressure and can shut off while you are driving. A stall can happen at any speed and you lose power without much warning, which is dangerous in traffic. A dealer checks the oil pump and puts in a new one if yours has the problem.

What you should do

1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is part of recall T65.
2. Call your Jeep dealer, or Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403, to book the oil pump inspection.
3. Have the pump inspected and replaced if necessary — the work is free.

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

Which Jeep engine recalls cause stalling, fires, or lost power? · all 6 Jeep recalls in this area

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.