The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·16V907000·Announced 2016-12-16

Chrysler Recalls 2016 Jeep and Dodge Vehicles for Engine Stalling Risk

Chrysler is recalling 42,231 model year 2016 Jeep Compass, Jeep Patriot, and Dodge Journey vehicles because an intermittent sensor may cause the engine to stall, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (engine stalling leading to crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Journey, Jeep Compass, and Jeep Patriot vehicles manufactured between May 9, 2016, and July 15, 2016. The recall involves 42,231 vehicles.

The defect involves the crankshaft or camshaft sensor, which may only work intermittently. This malfunction can cause the engine to stall. If the engine stalls, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft or camshaft sensor connector free of charge. The recall began on February 8, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
JEEP, DODGE PATRIOT, COMPASS, JOURNEY
Brand
JEEP
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — SUV / Crossover
Hazard
Affected units
42,231

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • PATRIOT
  • COMPASS
  • JOURNEY

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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