More Diesel-Powered Jeep SUVs and Ram Trucks Recalled for Stalling Issue
Owners of these EcoDiesel-equipped vehicles will need to get a free software update
Jeep and Ram are recalling over 80,000 diesel-powered 2014 to 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs and 2014 to 2019 Ram 1500 pickup trucks because they might stall while driving.
The problem has to do with a faulty tone wheel, which is a part that helps synchronize several of the engine’s many moving parts. If the tone wheel fails, the engine might stall while the vehicle is in motion, which could cause a crash.
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The Details
Vehicles Recalled
• Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs with 3.0-liter diesel engines manufactured between Dec. 19, 2012, and Oct. 13, 2019
• Ram 1500 pickup trucks 3.0-liter diesel engines manufactured between June 12, 2013, and Dec. 13, 2019
The problem: The magnetic surface of the engine tone wheel could delaminate over time, which could cause the crankshaft position sensor to lose its ability to synchronize fuel injection and cam timing. If this happens, the engine could stall without the ability to restart, which could cause a crash.
The fix: Jeep and Ram dealerships will perform a free software update that allows the crankshaft position sensor to operate even if the tone wheel fails. This fix will be free of charge.
How to contact the manufacturer: Owners may contact Stellantis, the parent company of Jeep and Ram, at 800-853-1403.
NHTSA campaign number: 23V411. Stellantis’ own number for this recall is 66A. This recall is an expansion of recall 20V475.
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