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 remedy
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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chrysler 200 | 2013 |
| Dodge Avenger | 2013 |
| Jeep Compass | 2014 |
| Jeep Patriot | 2014 |
Components: ENGINE
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chrysler 200 | 2013 | 628 | 5 |
| Dodge Avenger | 2013 | 548 | 5 |
| Jeep Compass | 2014 | 307 | 2 |
| Jeep Patriot | 2014 | 548 | 2 |
Other engine recalls in 2013
7 of the 627 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2013 concerned the engine; Chrysler Group LLC filed 73 campaigns in all.
| 13V583000 25 Nov 2013 | Ford Motor Company |
| 13V557000 7 Nov 2013 | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| 13V535000 30 Oct 2013 | Ford Motor Company |
| 13V526000 25 Oct 2013 | BMW of North America, LLC |
| 13V395000 4 Sept 2013 | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| 13V382000 27 Aug 2013 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2013