Chrysler Group LLC is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Avenger and Chrysler 200

Nov 06, 2013 — Recall Campaign #13V552000

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 recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 521 units affected.

See recall notice

NHTSA Safety Recall Notice

13V552000

Manufacturer:	Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Recall date:	November 06, 2013
NHTSA Campaign #:	13V552000
Units affected:	521

Description:: 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.
Consequeces:: If the engine stalls while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective action:: 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.
Notes:: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affects the following:

2013 CHRYSLER 200 Complaints
driver's seat headrest deployed while I was driving. I cannot put it back in place because some internal plastic parts have broken off. The passenger seatbelt sensor keeps going off as if the passenger has not buckled the seat belt. The sensor on that same seat keeps going off even if there's no one sitting on that seat.;
2013 DODGE AVENGER Complaints
Unknown, all i know is that i leave my car to go play basketball and 3 hours later i come back and its popped out randomly.;
2014 JEEP COMPASS Complaints
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle suddenly lost automotive power. Several Unknown warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to a towing issue. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic, where it was repaired for an electronic throttle body control unit failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 128,000.;
2014 JEEP PATRIOT Complaints
I was going to work at 5am I came to a red light, and the light turn green i press the gas to go there was no acceleration the car rolled backwards. I turned vehicle off. and restarted. still no acceleration. i moved the gear into first (this an auto vehicle). with that i catches enough to coarse. Not enough acceleration to pull into the driveway. I had gone into reverse just to get in. i had it looked at and it's the CVT transmission for my 2014 jeep patriot the cost for repairs 5,000 to 6,000. The failure mileage130,000;