The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V670000·Announced 2017-10-24

2018 Jeep Cherokee and Compass Recall for Oil Pump Housing Defect

Chrysler is recalling 2018 Jeep Cherokee and Compass vehicles with 2.4L engines due to a cracked oil pump housing that can cause engine stalling and increase crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (cracked oil pump housing) that can lead to engine stalling and an increased risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Cherokee and Compass vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. The recall addresses a defect where the engines may have a cracked oil pump housing, which can result in oil pump failure.

If the oil pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash. This defect affects the engine and engine cooling components of the affected vehicles.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the oil pump, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 5, 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 CHEROKEE, COMPASS
Brand
JEEP
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Engine Component
Hazard
Affected units
357

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 (2)

  • CHEROKEE
  • COMPASS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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