Diesel-Powered Jeeps and Rams Recalled Due to Fuel Pump Problems
The action involves the Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator and Ram 1500
2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel
By Jeff S. Bartlett
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is recalling certain 2020 to 2022 Jeep Wrangler and Ram 1500, and 2021 and 2022 Jeep Gladiator vehicles, equipped with 3.0L diesel engines.
The high-pressure fuel pump could fail prematurely, allowing component debris to enter the fuel system, where it may cause fuel starvation and stalling.
Documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicate both that the stall could happen without warning and that the driver may see a warning light on the dash or hear noise from underhood.
The action involves 60,413 vehicles.
FCA not aware of any crashes or injuries related to this condition. However, it has recorded over 200 related warranty claims.
Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed Dec. 2, 2022. The company expects the recall to launch in the second quarter of 2023.
The Details
Vehicles recalled: Diesel-powered 2020-2022 Jeep Wrangler and Ram 1500 and 2021-2022 Jeep Gladiator.
The problem: The high-pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail, causing an engine stall.
The fix: Dealers will replace the HPFP and inspect and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge.
How to contact the manufacturer: Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403.
NHTSA campaign number: 22V767000. Chrysler’s number for this recall is Z96.
Check to see whether your vehicle has an open recall: NHTSA’s website will tell you whether your vehicle has any open recalls that need to be addressed.
If you plug your car’s 17-digit vehicle identification number (VIN) into NHTSA’s website and a recall doesn’t appear, it means your vehicle doesn’t currently have any open recalls. Because automakers issue recalls often, and for many older vehicles, we recommend checking back regularly to see whether your vehicle has had a recall issued.
2020 Jeep Wrangler Sahara diesel
Photo: Jeep
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