NHTSA Campaign 13V552000
ENGINE
NHTSA campaign 13V552000 covers 4 year-make-model versions listed here and concerns the engine. The repair is free.
Chrysler Group LLC filed the report for 13V552000 with NHTSA on November 6, 2013; the manufacturer initiated the recall.
For 13V552000, NHTSA lists up to 521 potentially affected vehicles.
Owner notification letters for 13V552000 were scheduled from December 24, 2013, 48 days after the report.
13V552000 covers 4 models from Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep, model years 2013–2014.
Owners of the model years 13V552000 covers have filed at least 512 complaints naming the engine, about this defect or others in the same group.
Among the 13V552000 vehicles, the 2014 Jeep Patriot has the most (156).
By potentially affected vehicles, 13V552000 ranks 61 of 67 Chrysler Group LLC recalls on this site.
Besides 13V552000, Chrysler Group LLC has 3 other recalls on the engine on this site; the one before 13V552000 was 13V177000, reported on May 7, 2013.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Avenger and Chrysler 200, and model year 2014 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. Due to abrasive debris in the balance shaft bearings, these engines may have a loss of engine oil pressure, possibly resulting in an engine stall or engine failure.
- The risk
- If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine balance shaft module, free of charge. The recall began on December 24, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N52.
Reported November 6, 2013
Vehicles covered by 13V552000 (4)
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 13V552000, not that your own vehicle does: a campaign covers a range of VINs. A VIN check on NHTSA's lookup shows whether it is.
Newest record on this page: November 6, 2013. Data: NHTSA recall and owner-complaint files. How these figures are counted