Fuel system, diesel: delivery: fuel pump
- Component
- Fuel system, diesel: delivery: fuel pump
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Vehicles affected
- 138,645
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2022-06-09
- Owners notified
- 2024-01-11
Defect description
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.
Safety risk
Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.