2014 Ram 1500 | 2017 Ram 1500 | 2015 Ram 1500 | 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2018 Ram 1500 | 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2016 Ram 1500 — Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel
Published August 13, 2020 · Recall initiated: August 13, 2020
Summary
NHTSA records recall 20V475000, published August 13, 2020. Recalling firm: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC); 2014 Ram 1500 | 2017 Ram 1500 | 2015 Ram 1500 | 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2018 Ram 1500 | 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2016 Ram 1500 — Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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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Recall details
- Brand
- RAM
- Model
- 1500
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Lot
- 2014 RAM 1500 | 2017 RAM 1500 | 2015 RAM 1500 | 2015 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | 2018 RAM 1500 | 2016 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | 2016 RAM 1500
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2014 Ram 1500 | 2017 Ram 1500 | 2015 Ram 1500 | 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2018 Ram 1500 | 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2016 Ram 1500 — Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 20V475000 on August 13, 2020. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: RAM. Model: 1500.