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NHTSA Recall 17V670000: Engine (engine and engine cooling)

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 357 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Jeep Cherokee.

357
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2017
owners notified (December 5)
NHTSA campaign17V670000
Manufacturer campaignT65
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE
Report receivedOctober 24, 2017
Owner notificationDecember 5, 2017
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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

Safety risk

If the oil pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the oil pump, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 5, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T65.

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 17V670000

Make and modelModel years
Jeep Cherokee2018
Jeep Compass2018

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.