24 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 2013-07-09
Description
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2014, non-srt trimmed, grand cherokee vehicles manufactured january 14, 2013, through march 20, 2013 equipped with premium headlamps. In the affected vehicles, when switching between daytime running lights and parking lights, electrical spikes may cause the parking lamps to turn off. Without properly functioning parking lamps these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
Without parking lamps, the vehicle may not be as visible to other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the central body controller software, free of charge. The recall began on september 12, 2013. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is n42.
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.
DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Posted on: 2013-10-25
Description
Chrysler group, llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 jeep grand cherokee vehicles manufactured january 8, 2013, through august 20, 2013. Due to a disruption of computer communications and loose alternator ground wires, the affected vehicles may experience random illumination of multiple instrument cluster warning lights, loss of cluster illumination and loss of anti-lock brake system (abs) and electronic stability control (esc) function. Because of these conditions, the vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 101, controls and displays, and no. 126, electronic stability control systems.
Consequence
A loss of abs and esc function reduces the driver's ability to control the vehicle. Drivers would not be warned of brake system failures or any other failures which would be illuminated on the dashboard display. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the abs and instrument cluster module software and tighten the alternator ground wire, free of charge. The recall began on november 19, 2013. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is n58.
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.
DEFECT #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Posted on: 2013-10-25
Description
Chrysler group, llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 jeep grand cherokee vehicles manufactured january 8, 2013, through august 20, 2013. Due to a disruption of computer communications and loose alternator ground wires, the affected vehicles may experience random illumination of multiple instrument cluster warning lights, loss of cluster illumination and loss of anti-lock brake system (abs) and electronic stability control (esc) function. Because of these conditions, the vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 101, controls and displays, and no. 126, electronic stability control systems.
Consequence
A loss of abs and esc function reduces the driver's ability to control the vehicle. Drivers would not be warned of brake system failures or any other failures which would be illuminated on the dashboard display. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the abs and instrument cluster module software and tighten the alternator ground wire, free of charge. The recall began on november 19, 2013. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is n58.
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.
DEFECT #4 - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Posted on: 2013-10-25
Description
Chrysler group, llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 jeep grand cherokee vehicles manufactured january 8, 2013, through august 20, 2013. Due to a disruption of computer communications and loose alternator ground wires, the affected vehicles may experience random illumination of multiple instrument cluster warning lights, loss of cluster illumination and loss of anti-lock brake system (abs) and electronic stability control (esc) function. Because of these conditions, the vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 101, controls and displays, and no. 126, electronic stability control systems.
Consequence
A loss of abs and esc function reduces the driver's ability to control the vehicle. Drivers would not be warned of brake system failures or any other failures which would be illuminated on the dashboard display. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the abs and instrument cluster module software and tighten the alternator ground wire, free of charge. The recall began on november 19, 2013. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is n58.
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.
DEFECT #5 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Posted on: 2014-04-01
Description
Chrysler group llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 jeep grand cherokee and dodge durango vehicles manufactured from january 5, 2010, through september 8, 2013. The subject vehicles have a brake booster with a center shell that may corrode and allow water to get inside.
Consequence
The water inside could freeze and limit the braking ability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a water diverter shield to the booster after the booster has been tested to confirm it can hold an acceptable amount of vacuum pressure. If the booster inspection confirms an unacceptable loss of vacuum pressure, the booster will be replaced. Repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on may 30, 2014. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is p14.
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.
DEFECT #6 - SERVICE BRAKES
Posted on: 2014-04-01
Description
Chrysler group llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 jeep grand cherokee and dodge durango vehicles manufactured from january 5, 2010, through september 8, 2013. The subject vehicles have a brake booster with a center shell that may corrode and allow water to get inside.
Consequence
The water inside could freeze and limit the braking ability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a water diverter shield to the booster after the booster has been tested to confirm it can hold an acceptable amount of vacuum pressure. If the booster inspection confirms an unacceptable loss of vacuum pressure, the booster will be replaced. Repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on may 30, 2014. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is p14.
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.
DEFECT #7 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Posted on: 2014-06-05
Description
Chrysler group llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 dodge durango vehicles manufactured january 16, 2014 to april 8, 2014, jeep grand cherokee vehicles manufactured january 16, 2014 to april 8, 2014, jeep grand cherokee srt vehicles manufactured february 3, 2014 to april 8, 2014, and jeep cherokee vehicles manufactured march 6, 2014 to april 17, 2014. When the adaptive cruise control is engaged and the driver presses the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle's speed more than the cruise control system would on its own, the vehicle may continue to accelerate briefly after the accelerator pedal is released.
Consequence
The unintended continued acceleration may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will re-flash the driver assistance system module (dasm), free of charge. The recall began in june 2014. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is p31.
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.
DEFECT #8 - FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Posted on: 2014-06-05
Description
Chrysler group llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 dodge durango vehicles manufactured january 16, 2014 to april 8, 2014, jeep grand cherokee vehicles manufactured january 16, 2014 to april 8, 2014, jeep grand cherokee srt vehicles manufactured february 3, 2014 to april 8, 2014, and jeep cherokee vehicles manufactured march 6, 2014 to april 17, 2014. When the adaptive cruise control is engaged and the driver presses the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle's speed more than the cruise control system would on its own, the vehicle may continue to accelerate briefly after the accelerator pedal is released.
Consequence
The unintended continued acceleration may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will re-flash the driver assistance system module (dasm), free of charge. The recall began in june 2014. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is p31.
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.
DEFECT #9 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Posted on: 2014-07-02
Description
Chrysler group llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 dodge durango and jeep grand cherokee vehicles manufactured january 5, 2010, through december 11, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after a service repair is performed.
Consequence
If the vanity lamp wiring shorts, there is an increased risk of fire.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair any damaged wiring, and install a new sun visor that properly routes the wire, free of charge. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is p36.
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.
DEFECT #10 - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Posted on: 2014-10-08
Description
Chrysler group llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 dodge durango, and jeep grand cherokee vehicles manufactured october 3, 2013, to april 11, 2014. Due to an issue with the software for the steering column control module (sccm), the electronic stability control (esc) may be disabled.
Consequence
If the esc is disabled during certain driving situations, the driver may not be able to adequately control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the sccm software, free of charge. The recall began on november 24, 2014. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is p64.
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.
DEFECT #11 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Posted on: 2014-10-08
Description
Chrysler group llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 chrysler 300, dodge charger, challenger, and durango; and 2012-2014 jeep grand cherokee vehicles manufactured april 22, 2010, to january 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6l engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
Consequence
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on february 27, 2015. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is p60.
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.
DEFECT #12 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Posted on: 2015-07-23
Description
Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 chrysler 200, chrysler 300, dodge charger, and dodge challenger, 2014-2015 jeep grand cherokee, cherokee, and dodge durango, and 2013-2015 dodge viper vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.
Consequence
Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a usb drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge. Optionally, owners may download the update to their own usb drive from http://www.driveuconnect.com/software-update/ or take their vehicle to a chrysler dealer for immediate installation. In an effort to mitigate the effects of this security vulnerability, chrysler has had the wireless service provider close the open cellular connection to the vehicle that provided unauthorized access to the vehicle network. This measure may not have been implemented on all vehicles and does not address access by other means that will be remedied by the software update. The recall began on august 25, 2015. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is r40.
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.
DEFECT #13 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
Posted on: 2016-04-25
Description
Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 dodge charger and chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured february 15, 2011, to november 27, 2014, and 2014-2015 jeep grand cherokee vehicles manufactured july 16, 2012, to december 22, 2015. The affected vehicles, equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a monostable gear selector, may not adequately warn the driver when driver's door is opened and the vehicle is not in park, allowing them to exit the vehicle while the vehicle is still in gear.
Consequence
Drivers thinking that their vehicle's transmission is in the park position may be struck by the vehicle and injured if they attempt to get out of the vehicle while the engine is running and the parking brake is not engaged.
Corrective Action
Fca will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to mitigate the risk of vehicle rollaway, free of charge. The recall began on june 24, 2016. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is s27.
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.
DEFECT #14 - AIR BAGS
Posted on: 2014-10-14
Description
Chrysler group llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 dodge durango vehicles manufactured june 2, 2013, to june 28, 2014, and 2014 jeep grand cherokee vehicles manufactured october 30, 2012, to april 30, 2014. Due to a fault within the occupant restraint control (ocr) module, the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags may be disabled. The malfunction indicator light ¿mil¿ should illuminate to initially warn drivers of a failure.
Consequence
If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates use of the passive restraint system.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the orc module, free of charge. The recall began on april 27, 2015. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is p67.
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.
DEFECT #15 - SEAT BELTS
Posted on: 2014-10-14
Description
Chrysler group llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 dodge durango vehicles manufactured june 2, 2013, to june 28, 2014, and 2014 jeep grand cherokee vehicles manufactured october 30, 2012, to april 30, 2014. Due to a fault within the occupant restraint control (ocr) module, the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags may be disabled. The malfunction indicator light ¿mil¿ should illuminate to initially warn drivers of a failure.
Consequence
If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates use of the passive restraint system.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the orc module, free of charge. The recall began on april 27, 2015. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is p67.
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.
DEFECT #16 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO-CHARGER
Posted on: 2017-10-23
Description
Accessible technologies, inc. (ati) is recalling certain procharger superchargers, model numbers ab037a-100, ab037a-100p, and a037a-100b, sold for installation on 2012-2017 jeep grand cherokee srt8 and srt vehicles. The supercharger mounting bracket may contact and damage the abs line, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak.
Consequence
A brake fluid leak may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Ati will notify owners and will replace the supercharger brackets, free of charge. The recall began on december 12, 2017. Owners may contact ati customer service at 1-913-338-2886.
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.
DEFECT #17 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Posted on: 2017-11-22
Description
Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain 2014 dodge challenger, charger, durango, chrysler 300, and jeep grand cherokee vehicles equipped with a 3.6l engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.
Consequence
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began december 15, 2018. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is t75.
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.
DEFECT #18 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
Posted on: 2017-09-19
Description
Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain 2011-2014 dodge durango and jeep grand cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles had brake booster shields installed under a previous campaign to prevent water from entering the brake booster and limiting braking ability. This recall is to verify that the brake booster shield installation was performed properly.
Consequence
If the brake booster shield was not installed properly, the vehicle's braking ability may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster shield, correcting the installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began november10, 2017. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is t59.
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.
DEFECT #19 - SERVICE BRAKES
Posted on: 2017-09-19
Description
Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain 2011-2014 dodge durango and jeep grand cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles had brake booster shields installed under a previous campaign to prevent water from entering the brake booster and limiting braking ability. This recall is to verify that the brake booster shield installation was performed properly.
Consequence
If the brake booster shield was not installed properly, the vehicle's braking ability may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster shield, correcting the installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began november10, 2017. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is t59.
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.
DEFECT #20 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Posted on: 2020-11-13
Description
Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain 2014-2019 jeep grand cherokee vehicles equipped with the 3.0l ecodiesel engines. The exhaust gas recirculation (egr) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the egr system. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold.
Consequence
Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Fca us llc will notify owners, and dealers will replace the egr cooler, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and, as necessary, replace the intake manifold. Parts are not currently available. Owners were mailed an interim notification on december 21, 2021. A second notification will be mailed when parts are available, currently expected to be around march 11, 2021. The recall began march 11, 2021. Owners may contact fca us llc customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca us llc's number for this recall is w79.
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.
DEFECT #21 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Posted on: 2020-08-13
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.
Consequence
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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.
DEFECT #22 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Posted on: 2023-06-08
Description
Chrysler (fca us, llc) is recalling certain 2014-2019 ram 1500 and 2014-2020 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.
Consequence
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed july 28, 2023. Owners may contact fca us, llc customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca us, llc's number for this recall is 66a. This recall is an expansion of recall 20v-475.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #23 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Posted on: 2023-06-08
Description
Chrysler (fca us, llc) is recalling certain 2014-2019 ram 1500 and 2014-2020 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.
Consequence
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed august 3, 2023. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in august 2023. Owners may contact fca us, llc customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca us, llc's number for this recall is 66a. This recall is an expansion of recall 20v-475.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #24 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Posted on: 2023-06-08
Description
Chrysler (fca us, llc) is recalling certain 2014-2019 ram 1500 and 2014-2020 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.
Consequence
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed october 31, 2023. Owners may contact fca us, llc customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca us, llc's number for this recall is 66a. This recall is an expansion of recall 20v-475.
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.nhtsa.gov.