The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·18V731000·Announced 2018-10-17

Chrysler Recalls 2017-2018 Jeep Renegade Vehicles Due to Fuel Pump Defect

Chrysler is recalling 21,104 Jeep Renegade vehicles because a fuel pump defect may cause a loss of fuel pressure and engine stall, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (fuel pump assembly) that can cause a stall and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jeep Renegade 4X2 flex fuel/E85 vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine. The recall involves 21,104 vehicles.

A manufacturing error in the fuel pump assembly may result in a loss of fuel pressure under certain operating conditions, such as high power demand in conjunction with high altitude and/or high ambient temperatures. A loss of fuel pressure can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

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. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
JEEP RENEGADE
Brand
JEEP
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
21,104

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 (1)

  • RENEGADE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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