NHTSA 18V731000Manufacturer no. UB2
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
- Report received by NHTSA
- October 17, 2018
- Owner notification
- April 26, 2019
- Recall initiated by
- Manufacturer
- Units potentially affected
- 21,104 (whole campaign)
- Build dates listed for the 2017 Jeep Renegade
- November 2, 2016 – November 30, 2017
- Model names in the NHTSA record
- RENEGADE
Defect summary
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.
Safety 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 in the NHTSA record
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.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V731000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov