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NHTSA Recall 16V907000: Engine (engine and engine cooling)

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 42,231 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Dodge Journey.

42,231
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2017
owners notified (February 8)
NHTSA campaign16V907000
Manufacturer campaignS89
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE
Report receivedDecember 16, 2016
Owner notificationFebruary 8, 2017
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Journey, Jeep Compass, and Jeep Patriot vehicles manufactured May 9, 2016, to July 15, 2016. The crankshaft or camshaft sensor may only work intermittently, causing the engine to stall.

Safety risk

If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft or camshaft sensor connector, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S89.

Notes

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 16V907000

Make and modelModel years
Dodge Journey2016
Jeep Compass2016
Jeep Patriot2016

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.