Your vehicle's engine and engine cooling system has a problem with the crankshaft position sensor, which helps the engine run smoothly. The sensor might break, causing the engine to stall.
Risk if Unfixed
If your engine stalls, you might lose control of your vehicle, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
The dealership will update the engine computer software to prevent the engine from stalling, and it's completely free of charge.
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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.
Your vehicle's crankshaft position sensor tone wheel might be damaged, which can affect how the engine runs.
Risk if Unfixed
If this isn't fixed, your engine could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Dealers will update the computer system for free to ensure your vehicle keeps running smoothly if the crankshaft sensor fails.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ram 1500 and 2014-2016 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
FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion by reading the camshaft position signal in the event that the crankshaft position signal is lost, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-2002. FCA US's number for this recall is W58.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
What Happened
Your vehicle's EGR cooler may crack, allowing hot coolant to mix with gas in the EGR system and potentially ignite in the intake manifold.
Risk if Unfixed
This can cause a fire in your engine, which can be a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
Dealers will replace the EGR cooler and inspect the intake manifold, all at no cost to you, to prevent a potential fire.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 1500 Classic Pickup trucks equipped with 3.0L Eco Diesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and, as necessary, replace the intake manifold. The recall began April 16, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VB1.