Recall 18V-524
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recalled the 2018 Chrysler 300 and 16 other models: Electrical system (wiring, front underhood).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 18V-524
- Reported
- August 9, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 12,779 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
The risk
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-[removed]. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Chrysler 300 2018
- Chrysler Pacifica 2017 to 2019
- Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid 2018
- Chrysler Town And Country 2017 to 2018
- Dodge Challenger 2018
- Dodge Charger 2018
- Dodge Durango 2018
- Dodge Grand Caravan 2017 to 2018
- Dodge Journey 2018
- Fiat 500X 2018
- Jeep Cherokee 2018 to 2019
- Jeep Compass 2018
- Jeep Grand Cherokee 2018
- Jeep Renegade 2018
- Jeep Wrangler 2017 to 2018
- Ram 1500 2018
- Ram Promaster 2018