23E032 High Pressure Fuel Pump Failure – Mopar

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-032 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Submission Date : Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) APR 13, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23E-032 Manufacturer Recall No. : 02A Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) Address : 800 Chrysler Drive CIMS 482-00-91 Auburn Hills MI 48326-2757 Company phone : 1-800-853-1403 Population : Number of potentially involved : 8,459 Estimated percentage with defect : 1 % Equipment Information : Brand / Trade 1 : Model : Mopar High Pressure Fuel Pump Part No. : 68501449AA Size : NR Function : NR Descriptive Information : Some high pressure fuel pumps (“HPFPs”) may wear prematurely and could fail internally. The suspect part population includes HPFPs built July 1, 2021, through April 6, 2023, and was determined using supplier shipment information and sales records of the suspect parts. Similar HPFPs not included in the recall population were manufactured before or after the suspect period. The total affected parts for this part number is 5,307. Production Dates : JUL 01, 2021 – APR 06, 2023 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-032 Page 2 Brand / Trade 2 : Model : Mopar 3.0L Diesel Engine Part No. : 05162119BB Size : NR Function : NR Descriptive Information : Some 3.0L Diesel engines may have been produced with HPFPs that may wear prematurely and could fail internally. The suspect part population includes 3.0L diesel engines built July 12, 2021, through April 6, 2023, and was determined using supplier shipment information and sales records of the suspect parts. Similar 3.0L Diesel engines not included in the recall population were manufactured before or after the suspect period. The total affected parts for this part number is 144. Production Dates : JUL 12, 2021 – APR 06, 2023 Brand / Trade 3 : Model : Mopar 3.0L Diesel Engine Part No. : 05162111CB Size : NR Function : NR Descriptive Information : Some 3.0L Diesel engines may have been produced with HPFPs that may wear prematurely and could fail internally. The suspect part population includes 3.0L diesel engines built July 14, 2021, through April 6, 2023, and was determined using supplier shipment information and sales records of the suspect parts. Similar 3.0L Diesel engines not included in the recall population were manufactured before or after the suspect period. The total affected parts for this part number is 79. Production Dates : JUL 14, 2021 – APR 06, 2023 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-032 Page 3 Brand / Trade 4 : Model : Mopar 3.0L Diesel Engine Part No. : 05158048AH Size : NR Function : NR Descriptive Information : Some 3.0L Diesel engines may have been produced with HPFPs that may wear prematurely and could fail internally. The suspect part population includes 3.0L diesel engines built November 23, 2021, through March 31, 2023, and was determined using supplier shipment information and sales records of the suspect parts. Similar 3.0L Diesel engines not included in the recall population were manufactured before or after the suspect period. The total affected parts for this part number is 2,615. Production Dates : NOV 23, 2021 – MAR 31, 2023 Brand / Trade 5 : Model : Mopar 3.0L Diesel Engine Part No. : 05158052AG Size : NR Function : NR Descriptive Information : Some 3.0L Diesel engines may have been produced with HPFPs that may wear prematurely and could fail internally. The suspect part population includes 3.0L diesel engines built November 23, 2021, through March 31, 2023, and was determined using supplier shipment information and sales records of the suspect parts. Similar 3.0L Diesel engines not included in the recall population were manufactured before or after the suspect period. The total affected parts for this part number is 314. Production Dates : NOV 23, 2021 – MAR 31, 2023 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-032 Page 4 Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : A high pressure fuel pump failure may introduce internally failed component debris into the fuel system potentially causing fuel starvation if installed into a vehicle. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of motive power, which can cause vehicle crash without prior warning. Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : Vehicle occupants may notice a Malfunction Indicator Lamp illuminating, a service Electronic Throttle Control indicator, a fuel leak at the HPFP, or excessive noise from the HPFP. Involved Components : Component Name : Injection Pump Component Description : High Pressure Fuel Pump Component Part Number : 68501449AA Component Name : Engine Assembly Component Description : 3.0L Diesel Engine Component Part Number : 05162119BB / 05162111CB / 05158048AH / 05158052AG Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Robert Bosch GmbH Address : Robert-Bosch-Platz 1 Gerlingen-Schillerhhe Foreign States 70839 Country : Germany The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-032 Page 5 Chronology : • On February 9, 2022, the FCA US LLC (“FCA US”) Technical Safety and Regulatory Compliance (“TSRC”) organization opened an investigation into 2021-2023 MY Jeep Wrangler, 2021-2023 MY Jeep Gladiator, and 2022-2023 MY Ram 1500 vehicles for potential premature high pressure fuel pump failures in vehicles equipped with the 3.0L diesel engine which may result in a stall. • From February 2022, through March 2023, FCA US TSRC conducted an analysis of stall patterns and vehicle history, determined that the affected vehicles were equipped with the Bosch CP4.2 high pressure fuel pump, and determined that the high pressure fuel pump was the origin of the stalls. • As of March 30, 2023, FCA US is aware of seven customer assistance records, 126 warranty claims, eight field reports, and three other service records potentially related to this issue for all markets with dates of receipt ranging from April 14, 2022 to March 9, 2023. • As of March 30, 2023, FCA US is not aware of any accidents or injuries potentially related to this issue for all markets. • On April 6, 2023, FCA US determined, through the Vehicle Regulations Committee, to conduct a voluntary safety recall of the affected units. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : FCA US will conduct a voluntary safety recall on all affected parts to repurchase suspect HPFPs and uninstalled engines. For installed engines, FCA US will replace the HPFP, and inspect and, if necessary, replace additional fuel system components. FCA US has a longstanding policy and practice of reimbursing owners who have incurred the cost of repairing a problem that subsequently becomes the subject of a field action. To ensure consistency, FCA US, as part of the owner letter, will request that customers send the original receipt and/or other adequate proof of payment to the company for confirmation of the expense. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The remedy is to replace affected pumps with a new HPFP with improved durability. Identify How/When Recall Condition NR was Corrected in Production : The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-032 Page 6 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : **04/13/2023: FCA US will notify dealers and begin notifying owners on or about 06/02/2023. Planned Dealer Notification Date : JUN 02, 2023 – JUN 02, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : JUN 02, 2023 – JUN 02, 2023 Purchaser Information : The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment: Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Company Phone : NR * NR – Not Reported

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FCA US LLC Recall Part Number / Model Compatibility 02A – 3.0L Diesel High Pressure Fuel Pump Submitted on April 13, 2023 The chart below shows the vehicle make/model/model year(s) in which the recalled components COULD be used/installed as aftermarket or service parts. This list does not represent vehicle models or model years in which the recalled components were used for initial vehicle production. HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP / 3.0L DIESEL ENGINE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBERS BY MAKE/MODEL/MODEL YEAR(S) Part Number Description Jeep Wrangler Jeep Gladiator Ram 1500 2020 2021 2022 2023 2021 2022 2023 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 05162119BB 3.0L Diesel Engine X X X X X X X 05162111CB 3.0L Diesel Engine X X X X 05158048AH 3.0L Diesel Engine X X X X X X 68501449AA High Pressure Fuel Pump X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Part Number Description Jeep Grand Cherokee 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 05158052AG 3.0L Diesel Engine X X X X 68501449AA High Pressure Fuel Pump X X X X X X X

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04/14/2023 _____________________________________________________________________ New Safety Recall Advanced Communication – 02A FCA US LLC has announced an equipment safety recall on certain: Mopar High Pressure Fuel Pump 68501449AA Mopar 3.0L Diesel Engine 05162119BB Mopar 3.0L Diesel Engine 05162111CB Mopar 3.0L Diesel Engine 05158048AH Mopar 3.0L Diesel Engine 05158052AG REASON FOR THIS SAFETY RECALL Some of the above 3.0L diesel engines and replacement High Pressure Fuel Pumps (“HPFPs”) may wear prematurely and could fail internally. A high pressure fuel pump failure may introduce internally failed component debris into the fuel system potentially causing fuel starvation if installed into a vehicle. Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of motive power, which can cause vehicle crash without prior warning. SERVICE ACTION FCA US will conduct a voluntary safety recall on all affected parts to repurchase suspect HPFPs and uninstalled engines. For installed engines, FCA US will replace the HPFP, and inspect and, if necessary, replace additional fuel system components. The remedy for this condition is not currently available. Dealers will be notified of the launch of this safety recall by way of established communication methods. This recall is estimated to launch in 3rd Quarter of 2023. We ask that you please take the time to ensure that your personnel are aware of this communication and are prepared to execute a customer friendly process for inquiries regarding involved vehicles. Customer Services Field Operations FCA US LLC

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