The problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 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.
The risk
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 3, 2023. Some owner notification letters were mailed October 31, 2023. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated July 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 66A. This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-475.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 23V-411 (23V411000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 66A |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Component | Engine and engine cooling |
| Report date | June 8, 2023 |
| Owners notified | October 31, 2023 |
| Vehicles affected | 80,629 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the engine & cooling
- 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine problems 448
- 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine problems 221
- 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine problems 84
- 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine problems 108
- 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine problems 141
- 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine problems 69
- 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine problems 56
- 2014 Ram 1500 engine problems 347
- 2015 Ram 1500 engine problems 393
- 2016 Ram 1500 engine problems 353
- 2017 Ram 1500 engine problems 187
- 2018 Ram 1500 engine problems 153
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 23V-411 repair free?
Yes. Jeep dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 3, 2023.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 80,629 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.