Photo source: JeepChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling 12,779 model year 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 & Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger& Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, model year 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country vehicles, and model year 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee & Chrysler Pacifica 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, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge.
The recall is expected to begin September 28, 2018.
Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
A Washington, D.C., reporter for more than 30 years, Jim Limbach covers the federal agencies for ConsumerAffairs. Previously, he was a reporter and news anchor for Associated Press Broadcast Services, where he covered business and consumer news as well as space shots and other major spot news events.
