CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel in certain diesel-engine vehicles may delaminate. When this happens, the engine can lose its ability to synchronize fuel injector pulses and camshaft timing, which may cause the engine to stall.
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash, particularly if it happens while the vehicle is in motion. Owners should take this recall seriously and have their vehicle checked promptly.
The remedy is free at an authorized dealer, which will update the powertrain control module software so the vehicle can maintain propulsion by reading the camshaft position signal if the crankshaft position signal is lost. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2021. You can contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-2002, and you should check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 201420152016 |
|---|---|
| RAM 1500 | 20142015201620172018 |