Recall 18V524000: 2018 Chrysler 300, 2017–2019 Chrysler Pacifica, 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid +14 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Aug 9, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 12,779
- Models
- 17
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The 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.
The risk
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2018 Chrysler 300
- 2017 Chrysler Pacifica
- 2018 Chrysler Pacifica
- 2019 Chrysler Pacifica
- 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid
- 2017 Chrysler Town And Country
- 2018 Chrysler Town And Country
- 2018 Dodge Challenger
- 2018 Dodge Charger
- 2018 Dodge Durango
- 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan
- 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan
- 2018 Dodge Journey
- 2018 Fiat 500X
- 2018 Jeep Cherokee
- 2019 Jeep Cherokee
- 2018 Jeep Compass
- 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- 2018 Jeep Renegade
- 2017 Jeep Wrangler
- 2018 Jeep Wrangler
- 2018 Ram 1500
- 2018 Ram Promaster
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V524000
- Manufacturer campaign
- U87
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Owner letters
- Oct 2, 2018
- Components
- Electrical system:wiring:front underhood (Electrical System)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology