NHTSA recall 20V-475 (20V475000)
engine and engine cooling recall reported August 13, 2020 - about 58,016 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 20V475000
- Also written as
- 20V-475
- Manufacturer number
- W58
- Reported
- August 13, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- ~58,016
- Component
- engine and engine cooling
What is being recalled
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ram 1500 and 2014-2016 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.
Why it is dangerous
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
FCA US 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. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-2002. FCA US's number for this recall is W58.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 20V-475 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.