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RAM 2500 Recall 21V880: Fuel pump can fail and stall engine without warning

NHTSA campaign 21V880, reported November 12, 2021, 222,410 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The high pressure fuel pump in certain diesel trucks with Cummins 6.7L engines may fail, causing the engine to stall suddenly and without warning. An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, update the powertrain control module software, and inspect and replace other fuel system components as needed. The repair is free of charge. Owners can check whether their vehicle's VIN has open recalls and can contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403, referencing recall number Y78.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V880Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500, 3500 pickup trucks, and Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines. The High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) may fail, resulting in a sudden engine stall without warning.
Risk
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the HPFP, update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, and inspect and replace additional fuel system components as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters to inform owners of the safety recall were mailed on January 4, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 17, 2022. Phase 2 owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on March 2, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y78.
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.

Affected vehicles

RAM 250020192020
RAM 350020192020
RAM 450020192020
RAM 550020192020