Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V131000 Reported February 22, 2018

Oil pump housing crack may cause engine stall

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Engine And Engine Cooling · 9 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V131000
Manufacturer Campaign
U18
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
9
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 22, 2018
Completion Rate
75.00

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference recall ID 18V131000 or campaign U18.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V131000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V131000?

NHTSA recall 18V131000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on February 22, 2018. It addresses: Oil pump housing crack may cause engine stall. The recall affects approximately 9 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V131000 or the manufacturer campaign number U18. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.