Jeep Patriot, Compass: Powertrain

Affects Jeep Patriot, Compass · 2016 — about 3K vehicles.

The hazard

Certain vehicles may experience intermittent operation of the crankshaft or camshaft sensor. Intermittent operation of the crankshaft or camshaft sensor may result in illumination of a malfunction indicator lamp (“MIL”), the vehicle not starting or the engine stalling while driving, causing a loss of motive power which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace the crankshaft and camshaft connector.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational