Voltage regulator may fail and cause stall
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 18V524000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 18V524000?
NHTSA recall 18V524000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on August 9, 2018. It addresses: Voltage regulator may fail and cause stall. The recall affects approximately 12,779 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V524000 or the manufacturer campaign number U87. 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.