Posted By: Rhinodart
2.4 Tigershark recall - 08/07/20 01:20 AM
https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/fiat-chrysler-recall-1-million-221200562.html
The wife has a 2015 200 with the 2.4...
The wife has a 2015 200 with the 2.4...
2.4 Tigershark recall
Posted By: Mastershake340
Re: 2.4 Tigershark recall - 08/07/20 01:31 AM
Well shoot, my 2014 Dart has the 2.4 also. I wondered why dead birds would rain down from the trees if I parked under them and idled. 
I got a letter from some test contractor for FCA last winter wanting to borrow my car for a month for testing. They were going to give me a rental and $500. I sent in the questionnaire but never heard back. I bet that was related to this.
I got a letter from some test contractor for FCA last winter wanting to borrow my car for a month for testing. They were going to give me a rental and $500. I sent in the questionnaire but never heard back. I bet that was related to this.
Posted By: Mr PotatoHead
Re: 2.4 Tigershark recall - 08/07/20 01:33 AM
GOOD GRIEF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted By: Mr PotatoHead
Re: 2.4 Tigershark recall - 08/07/20 02:33 AM
Ok, so ive read much of the same on alot of websites.
So what does this really mean to a 2.4 owner?
So what does this really mean to a 2.4 owner?
Posted By: MI_Custumz
Re: 2.4 Tigershark recall - 08/07/20 09:17 AM
I hope it includes the wife's 2018 Jeep Compass. It has the 2.4L and consumes oil between oil changes more than I like. Dealer said a quart every 1,500 miles is considered normal. Really? That's over 6 quarts of oil between the recommended oil change intervals and the engine only holds 5. Plus it uses the expensive stuff. Wife loves it, so adding oil if need be is a small price to pay, but one I shouldn't have to do.
Posted By: burdar
Re: 2.4 Tigershark recall - 08/07/20 12:44 PM
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Ok, so ive read much of the same on alot of websites.
So what does this really mean to a 2.4 owner?
So what does this really mean to a 2.4 owner?
Sounds like they are testing the "fix" right now and will let owners know when their vehicle can be repaired.
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“Upon the completion of this work, we intend to review our proposed solution with the EPA and will likely initiate a recall campaign,” FCA said in the filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The EPA said in a statement Wednesday that the vehicles will be recalled.
“As this population ages, some vehicles exceed in-use emission requirements, depending on drive cycle and mileage,” Fiat Chrysler said in a statement. The company is testing the repairs and will tell customers when the free service becomes available.
The EPA said in a statement Wednesday that the vehicles will be recalled.
“As this population ages, some vehicles exceed in-use emission requirements, depending on drive cycle and mileage,” Fiat Chrysler said in a statement. The company is testing the repairs and will tell customers when the free service becomes available.
My 16 Dart has the 2.0 Tigershark so looks like I'm OK for now. We bought the Dart in October of 2017 with 4500 miles on it. Right now it has almost 77k on it. It's been a good vehicle for us.
Posted By: Rhinodart
Re: 2.4 Tigershark recall - 08/07/20 02:02 PM
Originally Posted by MI_Custumz
I hope it includes the wife's 2018 Jeep Compass. It has the 2.4L and consumes oil between oil changes more than I like. Dealer said a quart every 1,500 miles is considered normal. Really? That's over 6 quarts of oil between the recommended oil change intervals and the engine only holds 5. Plus it uses the expensive stuff. Wife loves it, so adding oil if need be is a small price to pay, but one I shouldn't have to do.
That sound nuts! The wife's 2015 200 has not used an ounce of oil in the 50K miles she has put on it. We bought it as a used rental car out of Orlando with 30K miles and she now has 84K miles with zero issues. I really wonder what causes the oil loss?
Posted By: oldjonny
Re: 2.4 Tigershark recall - 08/07/20 02:36 PM
Originally Posted by MI_Custumz
I hope it includes the wife's 2018 Jeep Compass. It has the 2.4L and consumes oil between oil changes more than I like. Dealer said a quart every 1,500 miles is considered normal. Really? That's over 6 quarts of oil between the recommended oil change intervals and the engine only holds 5. Plus it uses the expensive stuff. Wife loves it, so adding oil if need be is a small price to pay, but one I shouldn't have to do.
Exactly why I have had a hard time even thinking about coming back from the 'off-brand' I am currently driving. 267K miles...zero oil consumption and I ran it 5K between changes. Finally had a head gasket failure. Just did a JDM swap and should be good for another 200K. I will pass on these things. GM used to say the same thing about what was 'normal'.
Posted By: BSharp
Re: 2.4 Tigershark recall - 08/07/20 03:37 PM
Originally Posted by MI_Custumz
Dealer said a quart every 1,500 miles is considered normal.
Wow. I bet they won't make that statement in writing.
Posted By: theraif
Re: 2.4 Tigershark recall - 08/07/20 06:10 PM
sisters ` passed e-check last yr ( 
live in 1 of 7 out of 88 county`s in ohio that have it)
Posted By: Mr PotatoHead
Re: 2.4 Tigershark recall - 08/07/20 06:22 PM
Dealer said a quart every 1,500 miles is considered normal.
Yea if its 1974 and your driving a ragged out 70 hemi road runner.
Yea if its 1974 and your driving a ragged out 70 hemi road runner.
Posted By: 360view
Re: 2.4 Tigershark recall - 08/07/20 06:34 PM
I wonder how much worse the 2.4 fuel economy will get after the recall “lowers emissions”,
which I suspect means “NOx is illegally too high.”
Usual NOx adjustments are
retarded ignition timing
and more rich air/fuel ratio “blips” that allow the 3-way catalyst to
periodicly convert NOx + O2 to N2 and O2.
which I suspect means “NOx is illegally too high.”
Usual NOx adjustments are
retarded ignition timing
and more rich air/fuel ratio “blips” that allow the 3-way catalyst to
periodicly convert NOx + O2 to N2 and O2.
Posted By: Mr PotatoHead
Re: 2.4 Tigershark recall - 08/07/20 08:02 PM
I cant see mine ever going back to the dealer.
Since ive a few newer darts I bought a 3k motor/trans for under a grand delivered. From a crashed unit. With a test run and scanner vid prior to buying.
Since ive a few newer darts I bought a 3k motor/trans for under a grand delivered. From a crashed unit. With a test run and scanner vid prior to buying.