Chrysler 200; Dodge Avenger; Jeep Compass, Patriot (2013-2014): Engine
Recall 13V552000 · Nov 6, 2013 · Chrysler Group LLC
521
vehicles affected
521
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V552000
- Date
- Nov 6, 2013
- Maker
- Chrysler Group LLC
- Units affected
- 521
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Engine
- Model years
- 2013-2014
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 4 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V552000?
4 models: Chrysler 200 (2013), Dodge Avenger (2013), Jeep Compass (2014) and 1 more, about 521 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V552000?
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.
What can happen?
If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.