Chrysler 2018 Jeep Renegade Fuel Pump Recall: Risk of Crash Due to Fuel Pressure Loss
Chrysler is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jeep Renegade 4X2 flex fuel vehicles with a 2.4L engine due to a potential fuel pressure loss causing stalls and crash risks. Owners must have the fuel pump replaced at no cost.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A loss of fuel pressure can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling specific 2017-2018 Jeep Renegade models with a 2.4L engine that could experience fuel pressure loss under certain conditions, increasing crash risk. Owners must get the fuel pump replaced at no cost to prevent potential stalls and accidents. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225067-chrysler-2018-jeep-renegade-fuel-pump-recall-risk-of-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225067-chrysler-2018-jeep-renegade-fuel-pump-recall-risk-of-crash · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V731000
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“Chrysler 2018 Jeep Renegade Fuel Pump Recall: Risk of Crash Due to Fuel Pressure Loss.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225067-chrysler-2018-jeep-renegade-fuel-pump-recall-risk-of-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #18V731000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V731000).
Why it’s dangerous
In high power demand situations combined with high altitude or hot weather, a manufacturing error in the fuel pump can cause fuel pressure to drop. This may lead to the vehicle stalling, which increases the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017-2018 Jeep Renegade 4X2 flex fuel/E85 vehicles with a 2.4L engine are affected. Drivers in high altitude or hot weather conditions may be at higher risk due to the potential fuel pressure loss.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Jeep Renegade was manufactured between 2017 and 2018 and has a 2.4L engine. The vehicle must be a 4X2 flex fuel/E85 model to be affected.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Chrysler Customer Service
Call 1-800-853-1403 to schedule a fuel pump replacement at no cost.
Get Fuel Pump Replaced
Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly free of charge to prevent stalls and crashes.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 6 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V731000 (October 17, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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