NHTSA Recall # | 143763 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 20V475000 |
MFG Compaign # | W58 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Supplier | RAM |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 1500 |
Model Year | 2015 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL |
Date of notification | 18/02/21 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 12/10/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 12/10/24 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 13/08/20 |
Report created | 13/08/20 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 58016 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | 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. The recall began february 18, 2021. Owners may contact fca us customer service at 1-800-853-2002. Fca us's number for this recall is w58. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |