The crankshaft position sensor is like a timing device that helps your engine run smoothly. In some 2014-2020 Ram 1500 and 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee models with 3.0L Diesel engines, this sensor might start to malfunction.
Risk if Unfixed
If the sensor fails, your engine could stall while driving, which could cause a loss of power and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will update your vehicle's computer system to prevent an engine stall, and this repair is completely free for you. You should schedule the update as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 3, 2023. Some owner notification letters were mailed October 31, 2023. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated July 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 66A. This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-475.
The high-pressure fuel pump in your diesel engine is a small but crucial part that delivers fuel to your engine. In some 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 models with 3.0L diesel engines, this pump can fail and send debris into the fuel system.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pump fails, debris could enter your fuel system and cause your engine to starve for fuel, suddenly losing power while you're driving. This could make it hard to control your vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your authorized dealer will replace the faulty high-pressure fuel pump and inspect other fuel system components, replacing them if needed, all at no cost to you. 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.
Your vehicle's rearview camera helps you see what's behind you. In some 2019-2020 models, a software glitch can leave the camera image on the screen even when you're not in reverse gear.
Risk if Unfixed
This could distract you while driving, making it harder to see what's really behind you and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Chrysler dealer will update the software on your radio display for free. You should schedule this update as soon as possible, and you can also choose to do it remotely starting May 1, 2020, if you prefer.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update available as of May 1, 2020. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W30-W37.
