NHTSA Recall 18V524000: Electrical system: front underhood
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 12,779 vehicles. It affects 17 models including the Chrysler 300.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V524000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | U87 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING › FRONT UNDERHOOD |
| Report received | August 9, 2018 |
| Owner notification | October 2, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
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 18V524000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chrysler 300 | 2018 |
| Chrysler Pacifica | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid | 2018 |
| Chrysler Town and Country | 2017, 2018 |
| Dodge Challenger | 2018 |
| Dodge Charger | 2018 |
| Dodge Durango | 2018 |
| Dodge Grand Caravan | 2017, 2018 |
| Dodge Journey | 2018 |
| Fiat 500X | 2018 |
| Jeep Cherokee | 2018, 2019 |
| Jeep Compass | 2018 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2018 |
| Jeep Renegade | 2018 |
| Jeep Wrangler | 2017, 2018 |
| RAM 1500 | 2018 |
| RAM ProMaster | 2018 |
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.