Chrysler Recalls 2019-2020 Ram Trucks for Fuel Pump Failure Risk

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 pickup trucks and cab chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines. The recall addresses a defect in the High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP), which may fail and result in a sudden engine stall without warning. This engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

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 were mailed on January 4, 2022, with primary owner notification letters 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. 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.

The recalled product

Product

RAM 5500, 2500, 4500, 3500

Brand

RAM

Manufacturer

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Category

Vehicle — Pickup Trucks / Cab Chassis

Hazard

• engine-stall
• crash-risk

Affected units

222,410

Is your product affected?

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

Distribution

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