Component
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
What Happened
The high-pressure fuel pump in your diesel engine is crucial for delivering fuel to your engine. In certain Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ram 1500 models, this pump can fail and break apart, releasing debris into your fuel system.
Risk if Unfixed
If this debris gets into your fuel system, it could starve your engine of fuel, causing your vehicle to lose power suddenly while you're driving. This could lead to a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty high-pressure fuel pump and inspect other fuel system components, fixing any problems they find, all for free. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2022. Owner notification letters for were mailed for Jeep Grand Cherokee owners starting January 11, 2024. Owner notification letters for Ram 1500 owners were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is Z46.
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