NHTSA recall 18V524000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 18V524000 |
| Manufacturer's number | U87 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Reported | 2018-08-09 |
| Owners notified | 2018-10-02 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD |
| Units potentially affected | 12779 |
| Report | Quarterly report 6, for 2020 quarter 1 |
|---|---|
| Filed with NHTSA | 2020-04-20 |
| Vehicles in the campaign | 12779 |
| Reported remedied | 9800 (76%) |
| Reported unreachable | 180 |
| Reported removed | 131 |
These are the manufacturer's totals for the whole campaign at the end of 2020 quarter 1, as filed with NHTSA. They do not say whether one vehicle has been remedied: check the VIN with the official lookups. The reports are from data as of 2026-10-19.
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.
What can happen
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The 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.
| 2018 CHRYSLER 300 | Built 2017-08-25 to 2017-12-11. |
|---|---|
| 2017 CHRYSLER PACIFICA | |
| 2018 CHRYSLER PACIFICA | Built 2017-09-08 to 2018-02-10. |
| 2019 CHRYSLER PACIFICA | Built 2017-09-08 to 2018-02-10. |
| 2018 CHRYSLER PACIFICA PLUG-IN HYBRID | Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2017 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY | Built 2017-09-09 to 2018-04-10. |
| 2018 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY | Built 2017-09-09 to 2018-04-10. |
| 2018 DODGE CHALLENGER | Built 2017-08-30 to 2017-12-16. |
| 2018 DODGE CHARGER | Built 2017-08-30 to 2017-12-09. |
| 2018 DODGE DURANGO | Built 2017-09-06 to 2017-12-11. |
| 2017 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN | Built 2017-09-09 to 2018-04-10. |
| 2018 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN | Built 2017-09-09 to 2018-04-10. |
| 2018 DODGE JOURNEY | Built 2017-09-04 to 2017-11-14. |
| 2018 FIAT 500X | Built 2017-11-09 to 2018-02-15. |
| 2018 JEEP CHEROKEE | Built 2017-09-07 to 2018-02-21. |
| 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE | Built 2017-09-07 to 2018-02-21. |
| 2018 JEEP COMPASS | Built 2017-09-10 to 2017-11-04. |
| 2018 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | Built 2017-09-06 to 2017-12-11. |
| 2018 JEEP RENEGADE | Built 2017-11-28 to 2018-05-28. |
| 2017 JEEP WRANGLER | Built 2017-08-30 to 2018-06-27. |
| 2018 JEEP WRANGLER | Built 2017-08-30 to 2018-06-27. |
| 2018 RAM 1500 | Built 2017-09-02 to 2017-12-14. |
| 2018 RAM PROMASTER | Built 2017-08-31 to 2017-12-11. |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| 0802024 | 2024-03-18. Service bulletin. Floor Console USB Inoperative Customers may comment on the following: ? Customer states the Apple Carplay/Android Auto? does not work or is intermittently working when their device is plugged into the center console bin USB port. This replacing the center console USB cable. |
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| 9100226 | 2023-10-30. Service bulletin. Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website until this issue is resolved. |
| 9100209 | 2023-10-30. Service bulletin. Switch-Mirror Before replacing this Switch, please follow the service procedures to properly diagnose it 1) Remove the switch 2) Please check the continuity on each pin of the switch based on the table found in the service Procedures. If after testing switch is still faulty, please call FCA Redacted Content. If no response after 15 minutes, proceeds with switch replacement. |
| S2008000100 | 2023-01-09. Service bulletin. Trailer Wiring Connector Adapter 4-Pin And 7-Pin Circuit Identification |
| 9004470 | 2022-11-07. Service bulletin. CONNECTOR Trailer Tow,WIRING Trailer Tow,CONNECTOR 7 Way,WIRING Rear Bumper If the connector or wiring is physically damaged, burned, melted or corroded, prior to replacing the part, please contact FCA Redacted Content If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair. Please send pictures of the failed part to FCA Redacted Content |
| S2014000001RevA | 2022-09-26. Service bulletin. (Revision A) When replacing the fuel line on a 2017-2018 RU 3.6L engine, it will be necessary to install a new fuel pressre sensor connector on to the vehicle harness. Follow the instructions below (or the I-sheet included with the part) when installing the connector repair kit. |
| S2014000001 | 2022-09-26. Service bulletin. When replacing the fuel line on a 2017-2018 RU 3.6L engine, it will be necessary to install a new fuel pressre sensor connector on to the vehicle harness. Follow the instructions below (or the I-sheet included with the part) when installing the connector repair kit. Improper wiring of the replacement connector can result in DTC P018D-Fuel Pressure Sensor High setting in the PCM. |
| 9004470 | 2022-09-26. Service bulletin. CONNECTOR/WIRING, Trailer Tow If the connector or wiring is physically damaged, burned, melted or corroded, prior to replacing the part, please contact FCA Redacted Content If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair. Please send pictures of the failed part to FCA Redacted Content |
| 9004386 | 2022-09-26. Service bulletin. WIRING, Body Before replacing this harness, please contact FCA Redacted Content to see if a repair kit is available for your application. If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair. Please email pictures of harness defects to FCA Redacted Content |
| S1708000118 | 2022-09-26. Service bulletin. Battery Drain Concern, Dual USB Port Normal Operational Draw, Extended Illumination Or Extended Operation After Key Off |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.