TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE PARKING BRAKES INDEPENDENTLY ACTIVATED WITHOUT WARNING. ADDITIONALLY, THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD BRAKE INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING AND WITHOUT THE PARKING BRAKE BEING ACTIVATED. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO TOM DENCHEL F…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 JEEP RENEGADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE PARKING BRAKES INDEPENDENTLY ACTIVATED WITHOUT WARNING. ADDITIONALLY, THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD BRAKE INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING AND WITHOUT THE PARKING BRAKE BEING ACTIVATED. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO TOM DENCHEL FORD COUNTRY HERMISTON PARTS DEPARTMENT (555 S HWY 395, HERMISTON, OR 97838) WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE OR DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS INFORMED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 22,000.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jeep Renegade 4X2 flex fuel/E85 vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine. In certain operating conditions such as high power demand in conjunction with high altitude and/or high ambient temperatures, a manufacturing error in the fuel pump assembly may result in a loss of fuel pressure.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A loss of fuel pressure can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began April 26, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UB2.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
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