Diesel Fuel Pump Failure in 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler and Ram Models
Certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator, and Ram 1500 models equipped with 3.0L diesel engines may experience fuel pump failure, which can cause engine stall and increase crash risk. The recall affects approximately 45,832 vehicles.
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: This is a structural vehicle defect (fuel pump failure in the fuel system) that can cause engine stall and increase crash risk. Although no injuries or deaths have been reported, structural vehicle defects meet the Severe classification criterion.
Plain-English summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator models, as well as 2022-2023 Ram 1500 vehicles, that are equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The high-pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail in these vehicles. No injuries or deaths have been reported.
A failed fuel pump can result in engine stall while driving, which increases the risk of a crash. Approximately 45,832 vehicles are potentially affected by this defect.
Owners should contact their Jeep or Ram dealer to have the HPFP replaced at no cost. Additional fuel system components will be replaced as necessary. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 17, 2023. For more information, owners can contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or visit www.nhtsa.gov. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline is available at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153).
The recalled product
- Product
- JEEP, RAM WRANGLER, GLADIATOR, 1500
- Brand
- JEEP
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Category
- Vehicle — Diesel Fuel System
- Affected units
- 45,832
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 (3)
- WRANGLER
- GLADIATOR
- 1500
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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