Chrysler has issued a voluntary recall of its Ram 1500s with model years 2014 to 2019. The Jeep Grand Cherokees with 3.0L diesel engines from model years 2014 to 2020 are also recalled. The company expects around 80,000 vehicles will become affected by this recall.

The company is recalling the vehicles over a possible crankshaft failure. This could lead to the engine stalling.

Understanding the Issue

Chrysler discovered an issue with the crankshaft position sensor. The magnetic surface of the tone wheel could delaminate with use. The position sensor could lose its ability to integrate fuel injector pulses. It will also affect the camshaft timing. This could result in the engine stalling. An affected vehicle might not be able to restart once it stalls.

A stalled engine increases the risk of a vehicle crashing.

There were reportedly more than 600 reports of said vehicles stalling. The good news is there are no reported crashes or injuries.

This is the most recent issue involving the EcoDiesel engines used in the Jeep and Ram models. The engine was first rolled out in 2014. Since then, Chrysler has faced a class-action lawsuit over the engine’s emissions. There were also complaints about reduced vehicle performance over a proposed emission solution. The company also recalled the same models for fuel pump issues and a tone wheel problem.

What Can Consumers Do?

Chrysler is advising vehicle owners to head to the nearest licensed dealership. Their dealer will then update the software for the powertrain control module. It will help maintain vehicle propulsion. This is a free service.

The company will also send out notification letters by July 28, 2023.

Vehicle owners can also call Chrysler’s customer service at (800) 853-1403. They can use code 66A for this recall.