The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·23E032000·Announced 2023-04-13

Chrysler Recalls Diesel Fuel Pumps Due to Engine Stall Risk

Chrysler is recalling specific Mopar high-pressure fuel pumps and 3.0L diesel engines because pump failure can cause engine stalls, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 Mopar High Pressure Fuel Pumps with part number 68501449AA and certain 3.0L Diesel Engines with part numbers 05162119BB, 05162111CB, 05158048AH, and 05158052AG. The recall addresses a defect where the high-pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail.

Fuel pump failure can result in an engine stall, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not specify the number of affected vehicles or the geographic distribution of the recall.

Dealers will repurchase the high-pressure fuel pumps and uninstalled engines. For installed engines, FCA US, LLC will replace the HPFP and additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning November 9, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP recall
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Diesel Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
9,327

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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