Auburn Hills, MI – December 5, 2021 – Stellantis (NYSE:STLA), which owns the RAM brand, has recalled 222,410 RAM trucks that may stall due to a defective high pressure fuel pump. The issue increases the risk of an accident and injury.
The recall includes the following trucks:
- 2019 – 2020 RAM 2500
- 2019 – 2020 RAM 3500
- 2019 – 2020 RAM 4500
- 2019 – 2020 RAM 5500
Recall summary
The fuel pump may fail and generate debris, which could clog up the whole fuel system. This starves the engine of fuel and causes the truck to stall. The reason for the recall is not explicitly stated but appears to be connected to the pump itself, as well as the powertrain control module (PCM), which is the brain of the car that controls over 100 elements and also transfers power to the driving wheels, as reported.
The affected part number is the “engine assembly” with multiple part numbers, including R3041229AA and R3041230AA.
The recall follows on the heels of a government investigation into stalling RAM trucks. However, the recall documents do not link the two and the investigation is still ongoing.
Recall risks
Stalling on the road is dangerous, especially at high speeds, because a stalled car could get hit by faster moving traffic behind it. Read more about what to do if your car stalls on the freeway in this article about a Toyota Denso fuel pump recall.
Warning signs
Drivers may notice any of the following signs:
- A malfunction indicator light turning on
- A fuel leak
- Abnormal engine noise
- Change in drive quality
The repair
RAM dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump and update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, and will inspect and replace additional fuel system components, if necessary. Notification letters with more information will be sent out starting January 1, 2022.
Recent RAM truck recalls
RAM recently recalled 2021-2022 RAM 2500,3500,4500, and 5500 trucks over a risk of engine fire. The 4 million-vehicle RAM PCM recall continues as well — as of January last year, a little over 1 million cars had yet to be repaired.
Is your vehicle part of this recall?
Over 222,000 vehicles are included in this RAM recall. To do a RAM recall check on your car, use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.
