Chrysler recalls Ram 1500s and Jeep Grand Cherokees

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling 58,016 model year 2014-2018 Ram 1500s, and model year 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokees 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.

This could result in an engine stall, posing the risk of a crash..

What to do

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion by reading the camshaft position signal in the event that the crankshaft position signal is lost free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin October 2, 2020.

Owners may contact Chrysler's customer service at (800) 853-2002. Chrysler's number for this recall is W58.