Recall 20V475000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL Defect in 2014-2018 RAM 1500
RECALL This recall affects up to 58,016 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 20V475000 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Vehicles Affected | 58,016 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ram 1500 and 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
Safety Consequence
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion by reading the camshaft position signal in the event that the crankshaft position signal is lost, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-2002. FCA US's number for this recall is W58.
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