The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20V475000·Announced 2020-08-13

Chrysler Recalls Ram 1500 and Jeep Grand Cherokee for Engine Stall Risk

Chrysler is recalling 2014-2018 Ram 1500 and 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel vehicles because a sensor defect may cause the engine to stall, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (engine stall leading to crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

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 recall involves 58,016 vehicles.

The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize fuel injector pulses and camshaft timing. This defect can result in an engine stall, which increases the risk of a crash.

FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion by reading the camshaft position signal if the crankshaft position signal is lost. This repair is free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-2002 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
RAM, JEEP 1500, GRAND CHEROKEE
Brand
RAM
Affected units
58,016

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • 1500
  • GRAND CHEROKEE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.