Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
2 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Renegade vehicles manufactured August 25, 2014, to June 25, 2016, equipped with a factory-installed optional trailer hitch package. The trailer hitch assembly may have been attached with only a single fastener per side, not three per side as required.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Mfg Campaign: S62
Recall Date: Jul 20, 2016
Daystar Products International, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Daystar Products International, Inc. (Daystar) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement rear control arm brackets included in Daystar's 2015-2016 Jeep Renegade 1.5" spacer kit, part KJ09168BK, shipped from Daystar to distributors between October 27, 2015 and November 5, 2015. The affected spacers may have improper or incomplete welds on the top flange on the rear control arm bracket, that can allow the rear axle to shift while driving.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Mfg Campaign: 16-01
Recall Date: Feb 18, 2016
Consumer Complaints
644 ComplaintsChrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
COOLING FAN STARTED RATTLING VERY LOUD. IT SEEMS TO BE LOOSE. VEHICLE HAS 40114 MILES. RESEARCH ON INTERNET CONFIRMS THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AND JEEP REDESIGNED THEIR COOLING FAN FOR REPLACEMENTS AND NEWER VEHICLE. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL SINC IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM!!!
Corrective Action:
COOLING FAN STARTED RATTLING VERY LOUD. IT SEEMS TO BE LOOSE. VEHICLE HAS 40114 MILES. RESEARCH ON INTERNET CONFIRMS THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AND JEEP REDESIGNED THEIR COOLING FAN FOR REPLACEMENTS AND NEWER VEHICLE. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL SINC IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM!!!
Additional Notes:
COOLING FAN STARTED RATTLING VERY LOUD. IT SEEMS TO BE LOOSE. VEHICLE HAS 40114 MILES. RESEARCH ON INTERNET CONFIRMS THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AND JEEP REDESIGNED THEIR COOLING FAN FOR REPLACEMENTS AND NEWER VEHICLE. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL SINC IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM!!!
Mfg Campaign: 11104901
Recall Date: Jun 30, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE STARTS ENGINE. HOWEVER ALL EMERGENCY AND WARNINGS LIGHTS GO ON. BRAKES AND STEERING LOCK. CAR WILL NOT SHUT OFF UNTIL BATTERY IS UNPLUGED. THIS HAPPENS REPEATEDLY AND RANDOMLY.
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE STARTS ENGINE. HOWEVER ALL EMERGENCY AND WARNINGS LIGHTS GO ON. BRAKES AND STEERING LOCK. CAR WILL NOT SHUT OFF UNTIL BATTERY IS UNPLUGED. THIS HAPPENS REPEATEDLY AND RANDOMLY.
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE STARTS ENGINE. HOWEVER ALL EMERGENCY AND WARNINGS LIGHTS GO ON. BRAKES AND STEERING LOCK. CAR WILL NOT SHUT OFF UNTIL BATTERY IS UNPLUGED. THIS HAPPENS REPEATEDLY AND RANDOMLY.
Mfg Campaign: 11104589
Recall Date: Jun 28, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE STARTS ENGINE. HOWEVER ALL EMERGENCY AND WARNINGS LIGHTS GO ON. BRAKES AND STEERING LOCK. CAR WILL NOT SHUT OFF UNTIL BATTERY IS UNPLUGED. THIS HAPPENS REPEATEDLY AND RANDOMLY.
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE STARTS ENGINE. HOWEVER ALL EMERGENCY AND WARNINGS LIGHTS GO ON. BRAKES AND STEERING LOCK. CAR WILL NOT SHUT OFF UNTIL BATTERY IS UNPLUGED. THIS HAPPENS REPEATEDLY AND RANDOMLY.
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE STARTS ENGINE. HOWEVER ALL EMERGENCY AND WARNINGS LIGHTS GO ON. BRAKES AND STEERING LOCK. CAR WILL NOT SHUT OFF UNTIL BATTERY IS UNPLUGED. THIS HAPPENS REPEATEDLY AND RANDOMLY.
Mfg Campaign: 11104589
Recall Date: Jun 28, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE STARTS ENGINE. HOWEVER ALL EMERGENCY AND WARNINGS LIGHTS GO ON. BRAKES AND STEERING LOCK. CAR WILL NOT SHUT OFF UNTIL BATTERY IS UNPLUGED. THIS HAPPENS REPEATEDLY AND RANDOMLY.
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE STARTS ENGINE. HOWEVER ALL EMERGENCY AND WARNINGS LIGHTS GO ON. BRAKES AND STEERING LOCK. CAR WILL NOT SHUT OFF UNTIL BATTERY IS UNPLUGED. THIS HAPPENS REPEATEDLY AND RANDOMLY.
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE STARTS ENGINE. HOWEVER ALL EMERGENCY AND WARNINGS LIGHTS GO ON. BRAKES AND STEERING LOCK. CAR WILL NOT SHUT OFF UNTIL BATTERY IS UNPLUGED. THIS HAPPENS REPEATEDLY AND RANDOMLY.
Mfg Campaign: 11104589
Recall Date: Jun 28, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
MY ELECTRIC RADIATOR FAN IS WOBBLING AT ONLY 32,000 MILES ON THE CAR AND IT'S MAKE A HITTING NOISE FROM IT.
Corrective Action:
MY ELECTRIC RADIATOR FAN IS WOBBLING AT ONLY 32,000 MILES ON THE CAR AND IT'S MAKE A HITTING NOISE FROM IT.
Additional Notes:
MY ELECTRIC RADIATOR FAN IS WOBBLING AT ONLY 32,000 MILES ON THE CAR AND IT'S MAKE A HITTING NOISE FROM IT.
Mfg Campaign: 11102901
Recall Date: Jun 20, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
RADIATOR FAN IS LOOSE AND IS MAKING LOUD NOISES. DONE RESEARCH AND HAVE SEEN THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH 2016 JEEP RENEGADE. IT HAS NOW CAUSED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON.
Corrective Action:
RADIATOR FAN IS LOOSE AND IS MAKING LOUD NOISES. DONE RESEARCH AND HAVE SEEN THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH 2016 JEEP RENEGADE. IT HAS NOW CAUSED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON.
Additional Notes:
RADIATOR FAN IS LOOSE AND IS MAKING LOUD NOISES. DONE RESEARCH AND HAVE SEEN THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH 2016 JEEP RENEGADE. IT HAS NOW CAUSED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON.
Mfg Campaign: 11100703
Recall Date: Jun 9, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
WE WERE ON OUR WAY TO CHARLESTON, SC WHEN WE HEARD A RATTLING NOISE UNDER THE HOOD. AFTER FURTHER INSPECTION WHEN WE STOPPED WE NOTICED THE COOLING FAN WAS WOBBLING. WHEN WE GOT BACK TO OUR HOMETOWN A FEW DAYS LATER I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY STATED IT WAS THE COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS WAS NOT COVERED BY ANY WARRANTY AND WAS GOING TO COST CLOSE TO $500. THE DEALER STATED THAT THIS HAD BEEN A RECENT PROBLEM THEY WERE NOTICING ON A FEW OTHER RENEGADES THEY REPAIRED IN THE PAST COUPLE OF WEEKS. I HAVE RESEARCHED FORUMS AND SO MANY PEOPLE HAVE BEEN HAVING THIS VERY SAME ISSUE WITH THEIR RENEGADES AND NO RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED.
Corrective Action:
WE WERE ON OUR WAY TO CHARLESTON, SC WHEN WE HEARD A RATTLING NOISE UNDER THE HOOD. AFTER FURTHER INSPECTION WHEN WE STOPPED WE NOTICED THE COOLING FAN WAS WOBBLING. WHEN WE GOT BACK TO OUR HOMETOWN A FEW DAYS LATER I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY STATED IT WAS THE COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS WAS NOT COVERED BY ANY WARRANTY AND WAS GOING TO COST CLOSE TO $500. THE DEALER STATED THAT THIS HAD BEEN A RECENT PROBLEM THEY WERE NOTICING ON A FEW OTHER RENEGADES THEY REPAIRED IN THE PAST COUPLE OF WEEKS. I HAVE RESEARCHED FORUMS AND SO MANY PEOPLE HAVE BEEN HAVING THIS VERY SAME ISSUE WITH THEIR RENEGADES AND NO RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED.
Additional Notes:
WE WERE ON OUR WAY TO CHARLESTON, SC WHEN WE HEARD A RATTLING NOISE UNDER THE HOOD. AFTER FURTHER INSPECTION WHEN WE STOPPED WE NOTICED THE COOLING FAN WAS WOBBLING. WHEN WE GOT BACK TO OUR HOMETOWN A FEW DAYS LATER I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY STATED IT WAS THE COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS WAS NOT COVERED BY ANY WARRANTY AND WAS GOING TO COST CLOSE TO $500. THE DEALER STATED THAT THIS HAD BEEN A RECENT PROBLEM THEY WERE NOTICING ON A FEW OTHER RENEGADES THEY REPAIRED IN THE PAST COUPLE OF WEEKS. I HAVE RESEARCHED FORUMS AND SO MANY PEOPLE HAVE BEEN HAVING THIS VERY SAME ISSUE WITH THEIR RENEGADES AND NO RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED.
Mfg Campaign: 11098805
Recall Date: May 30, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
I HAVE SEEN A RECALL FOR THE 2017 JEEP RENEGADE WHERE THE ENGINE IS STALLING. THIS IS AN ISSUE WITH THE 2016 AND 2015 AS WELL. I HAVE A 2016 AND MINE HAS STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES, BUT TODAY IT ALMOST GOT ME AND OTHERS ON THE ROAD, KILLED. I WAS TURNING ONTO A ROADWAY AND IT STALLED TO A STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. I HAVE TALKED WITH OTHER LOCAL RENEGADE OWNERS THAT ALL HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. WHY AREN'T THE OTHER, PREVIOUS YEARS INCLUDED IN ON THE RECALL SINCE WE ALL HAVE THIS ISSUE? I HAVE MADE MY FAMILY AWARE OF THIS ISSUE, SO IF ANYTHING HAPPENS TO ME WHILE DRIVING, THEY KNOW WHERE TO GO, LEGALLY. I AM SO DISAPPOINTED, BECAUSE THIS WAS SUPPOSED TO BE MY SAFE FIX OVER MY VW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE - I FELT SAFE IN THAT OVER THIS VEHICLE. I AM NOW STUCK WITH A CAR THAT I AM FRIGHTENED TO DRIVE AND WILL MOST LIKELY NEED A REPAIR FOR A KNOWN ISSUE, BUT I WILL GET TO FOOT THE BILL. I HAVE JUST SCHEDULED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WITH A DEALERSHIP, JUST TO BE REIMBURSED WHEN THE RECALL IS ISSUED.
Corrective Action:
I HAVE SEEN A RECALL FOR THE 2017 JEEP RENEGADE WHERE THE ENGINE IS STALLING. THIS IS AN ISSUE WITH THE 2016 AND 2015 AS WELL. I HAVE A 2016 AND MINE HAS STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES, BUT TODAY IT ALMOST GOT ME AND OTHERS ON THE ROAD, KILLED. I WAS TURNING ONTO A ROADWAY AND IT STALLED TO A STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. I HAVE TALKED WITH OTHER LOCAL RENEGADE OWNERS THAT ALL HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. WHY AREN'T THE OTHER, PREVIOUS YEARS INCLUDED IN ON THE RECALL SINCE WE ALL HAVE THIS ISSUE? I HAVE MADE MY FAMILY AWARE OF THIS ISSUE, SO IF ANYTHING HAPPENS TO ME WHILE DRIVING, THEY KNOW WHERE TO GO, LEGALLY. I AM SO DISAPPOINTED, BECAUSE THIS WAS SUPPOSED TO BE MY SAFE FIX OVER MY VW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE - I FELT SAFE IN THAT OVER THIS VEHICLE. I AM NOW STUCK WITH A CAR THAT I AM FRIGHTENED TO DRIVE AND WILL MOST LIKELY NEED A REPAIR FOR A KNOWN ISSUE, BUT I WILL GET TO FOOT THE BILL. I HAVE JUST SCHEDULED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WITH A DEALERSHIP, JUST TO BE REIMBURSED WHEN THE RECALL IS ISSUED.
Additional Notes:
I HAVE SEEN A RECALL FOR THE 2017 JEEP RENEGADE WHERE THE ENGINE IS STALLING. THIS IS AN ISSUE WITH THE 2016 AND 2015 AS WELL. I HAVE A 2016 AND MINE HAS STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES, BUT TODAY IT ALMOST GOT ME AND OTHERS ON THE ROAD, KILLED. I WAS TURNING ONTO A ROADWAY AND IT STALLED TO A STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. I HAVE TALKED WITH OTHER LOCAL RENEGADE OWNERS THAT ALL HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. WHY AREN'T THE OTHER, PREVIOUS YEARS INCLUDED IN ON THE RECALL SINCE WE ALL HAVE THIS ISSUE? I HAVE MADE MY FAMILY AWARE OF THIS ISSUE, SO IF ANYTHING HAPPENS TO ME WHILE DRIVING, THEY KNOW WHERE TO GO, LEGALLY. I AM SO DISAPPOINTED, BECAUSE THIS WAS SUPPOSED TO BE MY SAFE FIX OVER MY VW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE - I FELT SAFE IN THAT OVER THIS VEHICLE. I AM NOW STUCK WITH A CAR THAT I AM FRIGHTENED TO DRIVE AND WILL MOST LIKELY NEED A REPAIR FOR A KNOWN ISSUE, BUT I WILL GET TO FOOT THE BILL. I HAVE JUST SCHEDULED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WITH A DEALERSHIP, JUST TO BE REIMBURSED WHEN THE RECALL IS ISSUED.
Mfg Campaign: 11098639
Recall Date: May 29, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
I HAVE SEEN A RECALL FOR THE 2017 JEEP RENEGADE WHERE THE ENGINE IS STALLING. THIS IS AN ISSUE WITH THE 2016 AND 2015 AS WELL. I HAVE A 2016 AND MINE HAS STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES, BUT TODAY IT ALMOST GOT ME AND OTHERS ON THE ROAD, KILLED. I WAS TURNING ONTO A ROADWAY AND IT STALLED TO A STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. I HAVE TALKED WITH OTHER LOCAL RENEGADE OWNERS THAT ALL HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. WHY AREN'T THE OTHER, PREVIOUS YEARS INCLUDED IN ON THE RECALL SINCE WE ALL HAVE THIS ISSUE? I HAVE MADE MY FAMILY AWARE OF THIS ISSUE, SO IF ANYTHING HAPPENS TO ME WHILE DRIVING, THEY KNOW WHERE TO GO, LEGALLY. I AM SO DISAPPOINTED, BECAUSE THIS WAS SUPPOSED TO BE MY SAFE FIX OVER MY VW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE - I FELT SAFE IN THAT OVER THIS VEHICLE. I AM NOW STUCK WITH A CAR THAT I AM FRIGHTENED TO DRIVE AND WILL MOST LIKELY NEED A REPAIR FOR A KNOWN ISSUE, BUT I WILL GET TO FOOT THE BILL. I HAVE JUST SCHEDULED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WITH A DEALERSHIP, JUST TO BE REIMBURSED WHEN THE RECALL IS ISSUED.
Corrective Action:
I HAVE SEEN A RECALL FOR THE 2017 JEEP RENEGADE WHERE THE ENGINE IS STALLING. THIS IS AN ISSUE WITH THE 2016 AND 2015 AS WELL. I HAVE A 2016 AND MINE HAS STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES, BUT TODAY IT ALMOST GOT ME AND OTHERS ON THE ROAD, KILLED. I WAS TURNING ONTO A ROADWAY AND IT STALLED TO A STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. I HAVE TALKED WITH OTHER LOCAL RENEGADE OWNERS THAT ALL HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. WHY AREN'T THE OTHER, PREVIOUS YEARS INCLUDED IN ON THE RECALL SINCE WE ALL HAVE THIS ISSUE? I HAVE MADE MY FAMILY AWARE OF THIS ISSUE, SO IF ANYTHING HAPPENS TO ME WHILE DRIVING, THEY KNOW WHERE TO GO, LEGALLY. I AM SO DISAPPOINTED, BECAUSE THIS WAS SUPPOSED TO BE MY SAFE FIX OVER MY VW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE - I FELT SAFE IN THAT OVER THIS VEHICLE. I AM NOW STUCK WITH A CAR THAT I AM FRIGHTENED TO DRIVE AND WILL MOST LIKELY NEED A REPAIR FOR A KNOWN ISSUE, BUT I WILL GET TO FOOT THE BILL. I HAVE JUST SCHEDULED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WITH A DEALERSHIP, JUST TO BE REIMBURSED WHEN THE RECALL IS ISSUED.
Additional Notes:
I HAVE SEEN A RECALL FOR THE 2017 JEEP RENEGADE WHERE THE ENGINE IS STALLING. THIS IS AN ISSUE WITH THE 2016 AND 2015 AS WELL. I HAVE A 2016 AND MINE HAS STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES, BUT TODAY IT ALMOST GOT ME AND OTHERS ON THE ROAD, KILLED. I WAS TURNING ONTO A ROADWAY AND IT STALLED TO A STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. I HAVE TALKED WITH OTHER LOCAL RENEGADE OWNERS THAT ALL HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. WHY AREN'T THE OTHER, PREVIOUS YEARS INCLUDED IN ON THE RECALL SINCE WE ALL HAVE THIS ISSUE? I HAVE MADE MY FAMILY AWARE OF THIS ISSUE, SO IF ANYTHING HAPPENS TO ME WHILE DRIVING, THEY KNOW WHERE TO GO, LEGALLY. I AM SO DISAPPOINTED, BECAUSE THIS WAS SUPPOSED TO BE MY SAFE FIX OVER MY VW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE - I FELT SAFE IN THAT OVER THIS VEHICLE. I AM NOW STUCK WITH A CAR THAT I AM FRIGHTENED TO DRIVE AND WILL MOST LIKELY NEED A REPAIR FOR A KNOWN ISSUE, BUT I WILL GET TO FOOT THE BILL. I HAVE JUST SCHEDULED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WITH A DEALERSHIP, JUST TO BE REIMBURSED WHEN THE RECALL IS ISSUED.
Mfg Campaign: 11098639
Recall Date: May 29, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
RADIATOR FAN SHROUD IS MISSING THE HEAT SHIELD CAUSING THE FAN TO EVENTUALLY WARP MALFUNCTION AND OR BURST INTO FLAMES. ALL EQUIPMENT IS AS IS FROM FACTORY.
Corrective Action:
RADIATOR FAN SHROUD IS MISSING THE HEAT SHIELD CAUSING THE FAN TO EVENTUALLY WARP MALFUNCTION AND OR BURST INTO FLAMES. ALL EQUIPMENT IS AS IS FROM FACTORY.
Additional Notes:
RADIATOR FAN SHROUD IS MISSING THE HEAT SHIELD CAUSING THE FAN TO EVENTUALLY WARP MALFUNCTION AND OR BURST INTO FLAMES. ALL EQUIPMENT IS AS IS FROM FACTORY.
Mfg Campaign: 11093500
Recall Date: May 12, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
AS I WAS DRIVING MY JEEP MADE A NOISE AND STARTED TO OVERHEAT. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT IT WOULD BE $600 TO REPLACE. I RESEARCHED THIS AND THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF AFFECTED JEEP OWNERS. THERE IS NO RECALL BUT MY CAR COULD HAVE CAUGHT FIRE. IT'S OUTSIDE OF THE BASIC WARRANTY AS WELL. THIS NEEDS INVESTIGATED ASAP!
Corrective Action:
AS I WAS DRIVING MY JEEP MADE A NOISE AND STARTED TO OVERHEAT. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT IT WOULD BE $600 TO REPLACE. I RESEARCHED THIS AND THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF AFFECTED JEEP OWNERS. THERE IS NO RECALL BUT MY CAR COULD HAVE CAUGHT FIRE. IT'S OUTSIDE OF THE BASIC WARRANTY AS WELL. THIS NEEDS INVESTIGATED ASAP!
Additional Notes:
AS I WAS DRIVING MY JEEP MADE A NOISE AND STARTED TO OVERHEAT. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT IT WOULD BE $600 TO REPLACE. I RESEARCHED THIS AND THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF AFFECTED JEEP OWNERS. THERE IS NO RECALL BUT MY CAR COULD HAVE CAUGHT FIRE. IT'S OUTSIDE OF THE BASIC WARRANTY AS WELL. THIS NEEDS INVESTIGATED ASAP!
Mfg Campaign: 11092114
Recall Date: May 6, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
I FOUND A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN WITH JEEP RENEGADES LIKE MINE. LIKE MANY OWNERS, I BOUGHT A JEEP TO BE SAFE IN THE SNOW. I NO LONGER FEEL SAFE. I HAD A MINOR SMOG FAULT (EVAP) AND WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. AS SOON AS THE LIGHT IS ON, THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE WILL NOT ENGAGE. THIS LEFT ME STRANDED ON A SNOWY DAY WITH NO FOUR WHEEL DRIVE FOR AN IRRELEVANT PROBLEM. THIS IS THE CASE FOR ALL JEEP RENEGADES AND POSSIBLY OTHER FIAT MADE MODELS. IT IS NOT SATISFACTORY. THIS BEHAVIOR OF FOUR WHEEL DRIVE BEING CUT OUT IS, I FOUND, WELL DOCUMENTED ON VARIOUS INTERNET USER GROUPS. I WOULD PREFER IF THEY REPROGRAM MY VEHICLE SO THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE STAYS AVAILABLE NO MATTER WHAT.
Corrective Action:
I FOUND A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN WITH JEEP RENEGADES LIKE MINE. LIKE MANY OWNERS, I BOUGHT A JEEP TO BE SAFE IN THE SNOW. I NO LONGER FEEL SAFE. I HAD A MINOR SMOG FAULT (EVAP) AND WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. AS SOON AS THE LIGHT IS ON, THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE WILL NOT ENGAGE. THIS LEFT ME STRANDED ON A SNOWY DAY WITH NO FOUR WHEEL DRIVE FOR AN IRRELEVANT PROBLEM. THIS IS THE CASE FOR ALL JEEP RENEGADES AND POSSIBLY OTHER FIAT MADE MODELS. IT IS NOT SATISFACTORY. THIS BEHAVIOR OF FOUR WHEEL DRIVE BEING CUT OUT IS, I FOUND, WELL DOCUMENTED ON VARIOUS INTERNET USER GROUPS. I WOULD PREFER IF THEY REPROGRAM MY VEHICLE SO THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE STAYS AVAILABLE NO MATTER WHAT.
Additional Notes:
I FOUND A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN WITH JEEP RENEGADES LIKE MINE. LIKE MANY OWNERS, I BOUGHT A JEEP TO BE SAFE IN THE SNOW. I NO LONGER FEEL SAFE. I HAD A MINOR SMOG FAULT (EVAP) AND WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. AS SOON AS THE LIGHT IS ON, THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE WILL NOT ENGAGE. THIS LEFT ME STRANDED ON A SNOWY DAY WITH NO FOUR WHEEL DRIVE FOR AN IRRELEVANT PROBLEM. THIS IS THE CASE FOR ALL JEEP RENEGADES AND POSSIBLY OTHER FIAT MADE MODELS. IT IS NOT SATISFACTORY. THIS BEHAVIOR OF FOUR WHEEL DRIVE BEING CUT OUT IS, I FOUND, WELL DOCUMENTED ON VARIOUS INTERNET USER GROUPS. I WOULD PREFER IF THEY REPROGRAM MY VEHICLE SO THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE STAYS AVAILABLE NO MATTER WHAT.
Mfg Campaign: 11080084
Recall Date: Mar 18, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
AT 38,000 MILES MY COOLING FAN CAME LOOSE WHILE DRIVING. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD WARRANTY WOULD NOT COVER. MY SEATBELT SENSOR AND OTHER SENSOR LIGHTS ARE LIGHTING UP RANDOMLY SO I'M NOT SURE IF THERE IS AN EMERGENCY OR IF THE SENSORS ARE JUST FAULTY. BOTH OF THESE ISSUES COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. ALL OF THIS WHILE DRIVING ALTHOUGH THE SENSORS ARE WHILE STATIONARY TOO.
Corrective Action:
AT 38,000 MILES MY COOLING FAN CAME LOOSE WHILE DRIVING. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD WARRANTY WOULD NOT COVER. MY SEATBELT SENSOR AND OTHER SENSOR LIGHTS ARE LIGHTING UP RANDOMLY SO I'M NOT SURE IF THERE IS AN EMERGENCY OR IF THE SENSORS ARE JUST FAULTY. BOTH OF THESE ISSUES COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. ALL OF THIS WHILE DRIVING ALTHOUGH THE SENSORS ARE WHILE STATIONARY TOO.
Additional Notes:
AT 38,000 MILES MY COOLING FAN CAME LOOSE WHILE DRIVING. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD WARRANTY WOULD NOT COVER. MY SEATBELT SENSOR AND OTHER SENSOR LIGHTS ARE LIGHTING UP RANDOMLY SO I'M NOT SURE IF THERE IS AN EMERGENCY OR IF THE SENSORS ARE JUST FAULTY. BOTH OF THESE ISSUES COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. ALL OF THIS WHILE DRIVING ALTHOUGH THE SENSORS ARE WHILE STATIONARY TOO.
Mfg Campaign: 11079449
Recall Date: Mar 14, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
AT 38,000 MILES MY COOLING FAN CAME LOOSE WHILE DRIVING. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD WARRANTY WOULD NOT COVER. MY SEATBELT SENSOR AND OTHER SENSOR LIGHTS ARE LIGHTING UP RANDOMLY SO I'M NOT SURE IF THERE IS AN EMERGENCY OR IF THE SENSORS ARE JUST FAULTY. BOTH OF THESE ISSUES COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. ALL OF THIS WHILE DRIVING ALTHOUGH THE SENSORS ARE WHILE STATIONARY TOO.
Corrective Action:
AT 38,000 MILES MY COOLING FAN CAME LOOSE WHILE DRIVING. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD WARRANTY WOULD NOT COVER. MY SEATBELT SENSOR AND OTHER SENSOR LIGHTS ARE LIGHTING UP RANDOMLY SO I'M NOT SURE IF THERE IS AN EMERGENCY OR IF THE SENSORS ARE JUST FAULTY. BOTH OF THESE ISSUES COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. ALL OF THIS WHILE DRIVING ALTHOUGH THE SENSORS ARE WHILE STATIONARY TOO.
Additional Notes:
AT 38,000 MILES MY COOLING FAN CAME LOOSE WHILE DRIVING. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD WARRANTY WOULD NOT COVER. MY SEATBELT SENSOR AND OTHER SENSOR LIGHTS ARE LIGHTING UP RANDOMLY SO I'M NOT SURE IF THERE IS AN EMERGENCY OR IF THE SENSORS ARE JUST FAULTY. BOTH OF THESE ISSUES COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. ALL OF THIS WHILE DRIVING ALTHOUGH THE SENSORS ARE WHILE STATIONARY TOO.
Mfg Campaign: 11079449
Recall Date: Mar 14, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
JUST LIKE SOOO MANY PEOPLE ONLINE OUT RADIATOR COOLING FAN STARTED WOBBLING AND NOW GRINDING. THERE ARE SO MANY FORUMS, SITES AND VIDEOS THAT SHOW THIS IS HAPPENING TO A LOT OF PEOPLE. A RECALL IS NOT YET IN EFFECT BUT IT NEEDS TO BE ASAP. COST IS 400-1000 FOR EACH REPAIR. AND DON'T LET THEM TRY TO SAY IT'S AN ISSUE OF DIRT. IT'S USUALLY AROUND 36,000 MILES SO DON'T WAIT TO FIX IT AS THE WARRENTY WILL EXPIRE.
Corrective Action:
JUST LIKE SOOO MANY PEOPLE ONLINE OUT RADIATOR COOLING FAN STARTED WOBBLING AND NOW GRINDING. THERE ARE SO MANY FORUMS, SITES AND VIDEOS THAT SHOW THIS IS HAPPENING TO A LOT OF PEOPLE. A RECALL IS NOT YET IN EFFECT BUT IT NEEDS TO BE ASAP. COST IS 400-1000 FOR EACH REPAIR. AND DON'T LET THEM TRY TO SAY IT'S AN ISSUE OF DIRT. IT'S USUALLY AROUND 36,000 MILES SO DON'T WAIT TO FIX IT AS THE WARRENTY WILL EXPIRE.
Additional Notes:
JUST LIKE SOOO MANY PEOPLE ONLINE OUT RADIATOR COOLING FAN STARTED WOBBLING AND NOW GRINDING. THERE ARE SO MANY FORUMS, SITES AND VIDEOS THAT SHOW THIS IS HAPPENING TO A LOT OF PEOPLE. A RECALL IS NOT YET IN EFFECT BUT IT NEEDS TO BE ASAP. COST IS 400-1000 FOR EACH REPAIR. AND DON'T LET THEM TRY TO SAY IT'S AN ISSUE OF DIRT. IT'S USUALLY AROUND 36,000 MILES SO DON'T WAIT TO FIX IT AS THE WARRENTY WILL EXPIRE.
Mfg Campaign: 11078243
Recall Date: Mar 8, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Potential Consequences:
JEEP SAFETY CONCERN 2016 JEEP RENEGADE TRAIL HAWK 4WD MILEAGE: 35.000 OUR VEHICLE DISPLAYED CHECK ENGINE CODE (P0440). TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED A FRONT VACUUM VALVE. THREE DAYS LATER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS BACK ON. BROUGHT THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED A PRESSURE SWITCH IN THE GAS TANK WAS THE PROBLEM BUT THE PART HAD TO BE ORDERED. WHILE THIS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON I DISCOVERED THAT WHEN THE ELECTRONIC COMPUTER MODULE (ECM) SEES AN EMISSION CODE THE ECM WILL DISABLE THE VEHICLES 4WD AND THE REMOTE START. THE REMOTE START IS NOT A SAFETY CONCERN BUT THE 4WD IS.THERE WAS A SNOW STORM THAT HIT THE EASTERN SEABOARD AND EFFECTED OUR AREA. SINCE MY WIFE USES THIS VEHICLE, FOR SEVERAL DAYS MY WIFE WAS WITHOUT A VEHICLE DURING THIS STORM. THANKFULLY I DISCOVERED THE ISSUE BEFORE THE STORM HIT. THIS MAY HAVE BEEN DEVASTATING IF THIS CODE WAS SET WHILE SHE WAS DRIVING IN THE SNOW WITH MY 3-YEAR-OLD GRANDDAUGHTER IN THE VEHICLE. THIS VEHICLE IS ADVERTISED AS 4WD' TRAIL RATED' OFF ROAD VEHICLE.I NEVER HAVE HAD ANY 4WD ISSUE WITH ANY OF THESE VEHICLES. IF YOU'RE DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE INCLEMENT IN WEATHER SUCH AS SNOW AND THE ECM SEES AN EMISSION ISSUE, YOU LOSE YOUR 4WD. LOSING YOUR 4WD ON A SNOW-COVERED ROAD CAN BECOME A REAL SAFETY ISSUE. IF YOUR OFF ROAD ON A SLIPPERY TRAIL AND YOU LOSE YOUR 4WD YOU MAY SLIDE INTO A LARGE TREE OR WORSE, SLIDE OFF THE TRAIL. CHRYSLER JEEP NEVER TELLS THE CUSTOMER THIS CAN OCCUR BUT THEY ADVERTISE THE VEHICLE AS A 'TRAIL RATED' OFF ROAD VEHICLE. PEOPLE THAT PURCHASE JEEPS ARE UNDER THE IMPRESSION THAT 'TRAIL RATED' STAMP MEANS THIS VEHICLE IS CERTIFIED FOR USE DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER OR FOR RECREATIONAL USE. THE LAST THING A CUSTOMER WANTS TO FIND OUT IS THAT THE VEHICLE THEY PURCHASED WILL LOSE THE 4WD IF THERE IS A ECM CODE SET. LOU FROM NY
Corrective Action:
JEEP SAFETY CONCERN 2016 JEEP RENEGADE TRAIL HAWK 4WD MILEAGE: 35.000 OUR VEHICLE DISPLAYED CHECK ENGINE CODE (P0440). TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED A FRONT VACUUM VALVE. THREE DAYS LATER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS BACK ON. BROUGHT THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED A PRESSURE SWITCH IN THE GAS TANK WAS THE PROBLEM BUT THE PART HAD TO BE ORDERED. WHILE THIS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON I DISCOVERED THAT WHEN THE ELECTRONIC COMPUTER MODULE (ECM) SEES AN EMISSION CODE THE ECM WILL DISABLE THE VEHICLES 4WD AND THE REMOTE START. THE REMOTE START IS NOT A SAFETY CONCERN BUT THE 4WD IS.THERE WAS A SNOW STORM THAT HIT THE EASTERN SEABOARD AND EFFECTED OUR AREA. SINCE MY WIFE USES THIS VEHICLE, FOR SEVERAL DAYS MY WIFE WAS WITHOUT A VEHICLE DURING THIS STORM. THANKFULLY I DISCOVERED THE ISSUE BEFORE THE STORM HIT. THIS MAY HAVE BEEN DEVASTATING IF THIS CODE WAS SET WHILE SHE WAS DRIVING IN THE SNOW WITH MY 3-YEAR-OLD GRANDDAUGHTER IN THE VEHICLE. THIS VEHICLE IS ADVERTISED AS 4WD' TRAIL RATED' OFF ROAD VEHICLE.I NEVER HAVE HAD ANY 4WD ISSUE WITH ANY OF THESE VEHICLES. IF YOU'RE DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE INCLEMENT IN WEATHER SUCH AS SNOW AND THE ECM SEES AN EMISSION ISSUE, YOU LOSE YOUR 4WD. LOSING YOUR 4WD ON A SNOW-COVERED ROAD CAN BECOME A REAL SAFETY ISSUE. IF YOUR OFF ROAD ON A SLIPPERY TRAIL AND YOU LOSE YOUR 4WD YOU MAY SLIDE INTO A LARGE TREE OR WORSE, SLIDE OFF THE TRAIL. CHRYSLER JEEP NEVER TELLS THE CUSTOMER THIS CAN OCCUR BUT THEY ADVERTISE THE VEHICLE AS A 'TRAIL RATED' OFF ROAD VEHICLE. PEOPLE THAT PURCHASE JEEPS ARE UNDER THE IMPRESSION THAT 'TRAIL RATED' STAMP MEANS THIS VEHICLE IS CERTIFIED FOR USE DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER OR FOR RECREATIONAL USE. THE LAST THING A CUSTOMER WANTS TO FIND OUT IS THAT THE VEHICLE THEY PURCHASED WILL LOSE THE 4WD IF THERE IS A ECM CODE SET. LOU FROM NY
Additional Notes:
JEEP SAFETY CONCERN 2016 JEEP RENEGADE TRAIL HAWK 4WD MILEAGE: 35.000 OUR VEHICLE DISPLAYED CHECK ENGINE CODE (P0440). TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED A FRONT VACUUM VALVE. THREE DAYS LATER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS BACK ON. BROUGHT THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED A PRESSURE SWITCH IN THE GAS TANK WAS THE PROBLEM BUT THE PART HAD TO BE ORDERED. WHILE THIS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON I DISCOVERED THAT WHEN THE ELECTRONIC COMPUTER MODULE (ECM) SEES AN EMISSION CODE THE ECM WILL DISABLE THE VEHICLES 4WD AND THE REMOTE START. THE REMOTE START IS NOT A SAFETY CONCERN BUT THE 4WD IS.THERE WAS A SNOW STORM THAT HIT THE EASTERN SEABOARD AND EFFECTED OUR AREA. SINCE MY WIFE USES THIS VEHICLE, FOR SEVERAL DAYS MY WIFE WAS WITHOUT A VEHICLE DURING THIS STORM. THANKFULLY I DISCOVERED THE ISSUE BEFORE THE STORM HIT. THIS MAY HAVE BEEN DEVASTATING IF THIS CODE WAS SET WHILE SHE WAS DRIVING IN THE SNOW WITH MY 3-YEAR-OLD GRANDDAUGHTER IN THE VEHICLE. THIS VEHICLE IS ADVERTISED AS 4WD' TRAIL RATED' OFF ROAD VEHICLE.I NEVER HAVE HAD ANY 4WD ISSUE WITH ANY OF THESE VEHICLES. IF YOU'RE DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE INCLEMENT IN WEATHER SUCH AS SNOW AND THE ECM SEES AN EMISSION ISSUE, YOU LOSE YOUR 4WD. LOSING YOUR 4WD ON A SNOW-COVERED ROAD CAN BECOME A REAL SAFETY ISSUE. IF YOUR OFF ROAD ON A SLIPPERY TRAIL AND YOU LOSE YOUR 4WD YOU MAY SLIDE INTO A LARGE TREE OR WORSE, SLIDE OFF THE TRAIL. CHRYSLER JEEP NEVER TELLS THE CUSTOMER THIS CAN OCCUR BUT THEY ADVERTISE THE VEHICLE AS A 'TRAIL RATED' OFF ROAD VEHICLE. PEOPLE THAT PURCHASE JEEPS ARE UNDER THE IMPRESSION THAT 'TRAIL RATED' STAMP MEANS THIS VEHICLE IS CERTIFIED FOR USE DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER OR FOR RECREATIONAL USE. THE LAST THING A CUSTOMER WANTS TO FIND OUT IS THAT THE VEHICLE THEY PURCHASED WILL LOSE THE 4WD IF THERE IS A ECM CODE SET. LOU FROM NY
Mfg Campaign: 11076445
Recall Date: Mar 6, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Potential Consequences:
RANDOM TIMES ON DRY ROADS BOTH CITY AND RURAL WHILE SLOWING TO MAKE TURNS OR STARTING FROM STILL TO MAKE TURNS OR SLOWING THE TRYING TO RESUME SPEED THE ESP/TRACTION CONTROL ENGAGES. SHUTS DOWN POWER TO CAR AND CAN NOT ACCELERATE FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. WITH HIGH SPEED VEHICLES APPROACHING FROM OUT OF VIEW FROM THE SIDE OR REAR THIS HAS NEARLY CAUSED SEVERAL COLLISIONS FOR ME.
Corrective Action:
RANDOM TIMES ON DRY ROADS BOTH CITY AND RURAL WHILE SLOWING TO MAKE TURNS OR STARTING FROM STILL TO MAKE TURNS OR SLOWING THE TRYING TO RESUME SPEED THE ESP/TRACTION CONTROL ENGAGES. SHUTS DOWN POWER TO CAR AND CAN NOT ACCELERATE FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. WITH HIGH SPEED VEHICLES APPROACHING FROM OUT OF VIEW FROM THE SIDE OR REAR THIS HAS NEARLY CAUSED SEVERAL COLLISIONS FOR ME.
Additional Notes:
RANDOM TIMES ON DRY ROADS BOTH CITY AND RURAL WHILE SLOWING TO MAKE TURNS OR STARTING FROM STILL TO MAKE TURNS OR SLOWING THE TRYING TO RESUME SPEED THE ESP/TRACTION CONTROL ENGAGES. SHUTS DOWN POWER TO CAR AND CAN NOT ACCELERATE FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. WITH HIGH SPEED VEHICLES APPROACHING FROM OUT OF VIEW FROM THE SIDE OR REAR THIS HAS NEARLY CAUSED SEVERAL COLLISIONS FOR ME.
Mfg Campaign: 11076521
Recall Date: Mar 6, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
RANDOM TIMES ON DRY ROADS BOTH CITY AND RURAL WHILE SLOWING TO MAKE TURNS OR STARTING FROM STILL TO MAKE TURNS OR SLOWING THE TRYING TO RESUME SPEED THE ESP/TRACTION CONTROL ENGAGES. SHUTS DOWN POWER TO CAR AND CAN NOT ACCELERATE FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. WITH HIGH SPEED VEHICLES APPROACHING FROM OUT OF VIEW FROM THE SIDE OR REAR THIS HAS NEARLY CAUSED SEVERAL COLLISIONS FOR ME.
Corrective Action:
RANDOM TIMES ON DRY ROADS BOTH CITY AND RURAL WHILE SLOWING TO MAKE TURNS OR STARTING FROM STILL TO MAKE TURNS OR SLOWING THE TRYING TO RESUME SPEED THE ESP/TRACTION CONTROL ENGAGES. SHUTS DOWN POWER TO CAR AND CAN NOT ACCELERATE FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. WITH HIGH SPEED VEHICLES APPROACHING FROM OUT OF VIEW FROM THE SIDE OR REAR THIS HAS NEARLY CAUSED SEVERAL COLLISIONS FOR ME.
Additional Notes:
RANDOM TIMES ON DRY ROADS BOTH CITY AND RURAL WHILE SLOWING TO MAKE TURNS OR STARTING FROM STILL TO MAKE TURNS OR SLOWING THE TRYING TO RESUME SPEED THE ESP/TRACTION CONTROL ENGAGES. SHUTS DOWN POWER TO CAR AND CAN NOT ACCELERATE FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. WITH HIGH SPEED VEHICLES APPROACHING FROM OUT OF VIEW FROM THE SIDE OR REAR THIS HAS NEARLY CAUSED SEVERAL COLLISIONS FOR ME.
Mfg Campaign: 11076521
Recall Date: Mar 6, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
AT ABOUT 41000 MILES WHEN THE COOLING FAN STARTED TO WOBBLE AND STARTED TO SMELL. TOOK IT IN TO GET IT REPAIRED. IT WAS THE COOLING FAN. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH, OVER 1000S HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE DUE TO FAULTING BEARINGS IN THE FAN. I URGE TO DEMAND A RECALL ON THIS.
Corrective Action:
AT ABOUT 41000 MILES WHEN THE COOLING FAN STARTED TO WOBBLE AND STARTED TO SMELL. TOOK IT IN TO GET IT REPAIRED. IT WAS THE COOLING FAN. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH, OVER 1000S HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE DUE TO FAULTING BEARINGS IN THE FAN. I URGE TO DEMAND A RECALL ON THIS.
Additional Notes:
AT ABOUT 41000 MILES WHEN THE COOLING FAN STARTED TO WOBBLE AND STARTED TO SMELL. TOOK IT IN TO GET IT REPAIRED. IT WAS THE COOLING FAN. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH, OVER 1000S HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE DUE TO FAULTING BEARINGS IN THE FAN. I URGE TO DEMAND A RECALL ON THIS.
Mfg Campaign: 11076195
Recall Date: Mar 5, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
THE FAN THAT COOLS THE ENGINE WAS LOOSE, RATTLING AND COMPLETELY FAILED CAUSING IT TO MAKE MY RADIATOR FLUID OVERHEAT TO 252 DEGREES! COULDN'T DRIVE FOR FEAR OF MY ENGINE OVERHEATING AND HAD TO GET IT TOWED!! IT WAS ONLY AT 37,00 MILES! FROM THIS LINK TO A FORUM IT APPEARS VERY MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUES AT VERY LOW MILES! HTTP://WWW.JEEPRENEGADEFORUM.COM/FORUM/434-PROBLEMS-ISSUES/68882-RADIATOR-COOLING-FAN-ISSUE-THREAD-6.HTML#/TOPICS/68882?PAGE=5 SEEMS LIKE THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS BECAUSE IT SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM! THIS IS JUST ONE PAGE OUT OF MANY PAGES OF THE FORUM. THE ENGINE STARTED OVERHEATING WHEN I WAS IN IDLE, BUT I AM NOT SURE WHEN THE FAN ACTUALLY BROKE. IT HAD MADE A RATTLING SOUND DURING IDLE THE DAY BEFORE IT BROKE.
Corrective Action:
THE FAN THAT COOLS THE ENGINE WAS LOOSE, RATTLING AND COMPLETELY FAILED CAUSING IT TO MAKE MY RADIATOR FLUID OVERHEAT TO 252 DEGREES! COULDN'T DRIVE FOR FEAR OF MY ENGINE OVERHEATING AND HAD TO GET IT TOWED!! IT WAS ONLY AT 37,00 MILES! FROM THIS LINK TO A FORUM IT APPEARS VERY MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUES AT VERY LOW MILES! HTTP://WWW.JEEPRENEGADEFORUM.COM/FORUM/434-PROBLEMS-ISSUES/68882-RADIATOR-COOLING-FAN-ISSUE-THREAD-6.HTML#/TOPICS/68882?PAGE=5 SEEMS LIKE THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS BECAUSE IT SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM! THIS IS JUST ONE PAGE OUT OF MANY PAGES OF THE FORUM. THE ENGINE STARTED OVERHEATING WHEN I WAS IN IDLE, BUT I AM NOT SURE WHEN THE FAN ACTUALLY BROKE. IT HAD MADE A RATTLING SOUND DURING IDLE THE DAY BEFORE IT BROKE.
Additional Notes:
THE FAN THAT COOLS THE ENGINE WAS LOOSE, RATTLING AND COMPLETELY FAILED CAUSING IT TO MAKE MY RADIATOR FLUID OVERHEAT TO 252 DEGREES! COULDN'T DRIVE FOR FEAR OF MY ENGINE OVERHEATING AND HAD TO GET IT TOWED!! IT WAS ONLY AT 37,00 MILES! FROM THIS LINK TO A FORUM IT APPEARS VERY MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUES AT VERY LOW MILES! HTTP://WWW.JEEPRENEGADEFORUM.COM/FORUM/434-PROBLEMS-ISSUES/68882-RADIATOR-COOLING-FAN-ISSUE-THREAD-6.HTML#/TOPICS/68882?PAGE=5 SEEMS LIKE THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS BECAUSE IT SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM! THIS IS JUST ONE PAGE OUT OF MANY PAGES OF THE FORUM. THE ENGINE STARTED OVERHEATING WHEN I WAS IN IDLE, BUT I AM NOT SURE WHEN THE FAN ACTUALLY BROKE. IT HAD MADE A RATTLING SOUND DURING IDLE THE DAY BEFORE IT BROKE.
Mfg Campaign: 11076014
Recall Date: Mar 2, 2018
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