Bosch High Pressure Fuel Pump Recall for Engine Stall Risk
Robert Bosch is recalling high pressure fuel pumps for BMW and Chrysler vehicles due to a risk of sudden engine stall while driving.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (fuel pump failure) that causes engine stalling while driving, which the source explicitly states increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Robert Bosch, LLC has submitted a Defect Information Report regarding high pressure fuel pumps (HPFP) used in vehicles manufactured by BMW and Chrysler. This action is based on recall determinations made by BMW (recall 21V-586) and Chrysler (recall 21V-880). The specific defect involves the potential for the high pressure fuel pump to fail.
The failure of the fuel pump can result in a sudden engine stall without warning. This hazard increases the risk of a crash if the engine stalls while the vehicle is in motion. The source text does not specify the number of affected vehicles or the exact model years involved in this specific Bosch report.
Affected vehicle manufacturers will determine the appropriate remedy for their respective vehicles. Vehicle owners should contact the customer service phone numbers listed in the specific recall notices issued by BMW or Chrysler to arrange for the necessary repairs. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP recall
- Manufacturer
- Robert Bosch, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Fuel System
- Hazard
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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