RAM 1500 2017: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V406000

Make Model Year
RAM 1500 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-01-11 2022-06-09 2022-06-09

Production Dates: 2017-05-05 - 2017-05-07

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: Z46

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 138645

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 are expected to be mailed March 21, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is Z46.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.