Stellantis recalling Ram, Jeep vehicles over stalling
Stellantis is recalling more than 177,000 Jeep and Ram vehicles for separate issues that can lead to stalling and an increased crash risk, according to information posted on the website of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The larger of the two recalls involves 131,700 2021 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 5.7-liter eTorque engines.
“The powertrain control module software may cause an incorrect fuel mixture condition in the engine and result in an engine stall," according to one document posted recently on the NHTSA site.
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The engine shutdown can happen without warning, according to a separate report.
As of March 30, the company was aware of 636 warranty claims in addition to other records and one accident with no injuries potentially related to the issue, the report said.
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The second recall involves 45,711 2021-23 Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators and 2022-23 Ram 1500s in the United States equipped with 3-liter diesel engines as well as 5,654 vehicles in Canada and elsewhere. The vehicles have a high-pressure fuel pump, manufactured by German auto supplier Bosch, that could fail prematurely, according to the postings.
As of March 30, the company was aware of 126 warranty claims and a number of other records but no accidents or injuries potentially related to the issue.
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The company said it would replace the fuel pumps and possibly any related fuel system components as part of the recall.
"Routine customer-data monitoring led to a Stellantis investigation that discovered a certain fuel pump may accumulate debris, internally, which could limit fuel flow. Should this happen, it may result in engine stall, increasing the chances of a collision," according to an email from spokesman Eric Mayne. "Should an issue occur, it may illuminate an instrument-cluster warning. Other possible indicators are a fuel leak or excessive engine noise."
The company said customers can contact their dealers if they experience any of the events. Customers may also call the company's recall information center at 800-853-1403 with questions or concerns.
The company plans to begin notifying customers about both recalls in June, according to the NHTSA documents.
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This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Stellantis recalling Ram, Jeep vehicles over stalling
