2014-2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ram 1500 recall: diesel
Chrysler (FCA Us LLC) reported this safety recall on August 13, 2020. It covers about 58,016 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 58,016
- reported
- Aug 13, 2020
- owners notified
- Feb 18, 2021
- related complaints
- 2,188
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Recall number 20V475000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 2,188 complaints about engine problems.
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee2015 Ram 15002016 Ram 15002017 Ram 15002018 Ram 1500
Questions about recall 20V475000
Is there a recall on the 2014-2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ram 1500 diesel?
Yes. Recall 20V475000, reported on August 13, 2020, covers about 58,016 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 20V475000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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