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NHTSA recall 22V-406 (22V406000)

fuel system, diesel recall reported June 9, 2022 - about 138,645 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number
22V406000
Also written as
22V-406
Manufacturer number
Z46
Reported
June 9, 2022
Vehicles affected
~138,645
Component
fuel system, diesel

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

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

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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 were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is Z46.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 22V-406 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Jeep Grand Cherokee - 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Ram 1500 - 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.