Chrysler 2017 Jeep Renegade Engine Recall: Risk of Crash Due to Engine Stall
Chrysler recalls certain 2017 Jeep Renegade vehicles with a 2.4L engine that may have a cracked oil pump housing. This could cause engine stalling and increase crash risk. Owners should contact Chrysler for free repairs.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling 2017 Jeep Renegade vehicles with a 2.4L engine that may have a cracked oil pump housing. This can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Affected owners should have the oil pump inspected and repaired at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226092-chrysler-2017-jeep-renegade-engine-recall-risk-of-crash-due.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226092-chrysler-2017-jeep-renegade-engine-recall-risk-of-crash-due · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V131000
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“Chrysler 2017 Jeep Renegade Engine Recall: Risk of Crash Due to Engine Stall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226092-chrysler-2017-jeep-renegade-engine-recall-risk-of-crash-due. Based on NHTSA recall #18V131000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V131000).
Why it’s dangerous
A cracked oil pump housing can cause the oil pump to fail, leading to engine stalling. This stalling increases the risk of a crash, especially while driving at speed.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Jeep Renegade vehicles with a 2.4L engine are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk if the engine stalls while driving.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 Jeep Renegade has a 2.4L engine. The recall started March 13, 2018, and affects vehicles with a cracked oil pump housing.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Chrysler
Call Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule an inspection and repair.
Get Oil Pump Inspected
Dealers will inspect the oil pump for production information and replace the balance shaft module if necessary.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 19 days.
- 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 #18V131000 (February 22, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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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