High Pressure Fuel Pump Failure – 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator, & 2022-2023 Ram 1500

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-263 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. : 23V-263 Manufacturer Recall No. : 01A 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 : 45,711 Estimated percentage with defect : 1 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler Vehicle Type : Body Style : SUV Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Some 2021-2023 MY Jeep Wrangler vehicles equipped with a 3.0L diesel engine may have been built with a high pressure fuel pump (“HPFP”) that could fail prematurely. The suspect period began on November 2, 2021, when 3.0L Diesel engines with suspect HPFPs were introduced into vehicle production, and ended on January 13, 2023, when production of the 3.0L Diesel engines ended. The suspect period was determined using field data and engineering change records. Similar vehicles not included in the recall population are not equipped with the 3.0L Diesel engine, or were produced before the suspect period. The total affected vehicles for this model is 11,486. Production Dates : NOV 02, 2021 – JAN 13, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-263 Page 2 Vehicle 2 : 2021-2023 Jeep Gladiator Vehicle Type : Body Style : PICKUP TRUCK Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Some 2021-2023 MY Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with a 3.0L diesel engine may have been built with a HPFP that could fail prematurely. The suspect period began on October 14, 2021, when 3.0L Diesel engines with suspect HPFPs were introduced into vehicle production, and ended on April 6, 2023, when FCA US LLC (“FCA US”) began containing suspect vehicles under plant control. The suspect period was determined using field data and engineering change records. Similar vehicles not included in the recall population are not equipped with the 3.0L Diesel engine, or were produced before or after the suspect period. The total affected vehicles for this model is 7,554. Production Dates : OCT 14, 2021 – APR 06, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Vehicle 3 : 2022-2023 Ram 1500 Vehicle Type : Body Style : PICKUP TRUCK Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Some 2022-2023 MY Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with a 3.0L diesel engine may have been built with a HPFP that could fail prematurely. The suspect period began on October 5, 2021, when 3.0L Diesel engines with suspect HPFPs were introduced into vehicle production, and ended on March 23, 2023, when production of the 3.0L Diesel engines ended. The suspect period was determined using field data and engineering change records. Similar vehicles not included in the recall population are not equipped with the 3.0L Diesel engine, or were produced before the suspect period. The total affected vehicles for this model is 26,671. Production Dates : OCT 05, 2021 – MAR 23, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-263 Page 3 Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : A HPFP failure may introduce internally failed component debris into the fuel system potentially causing fuel starvation. 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 a 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, service Electronic Throttle Control indicator, a fuel leak at the HPFP, or excessive noise from the HPFP. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : High Pressure Fuel Pump Component Description : High Pressure Fuel Pump Component Part Number : 68501449AA Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Robert Bosch GmbH Address : Robert-Bosch-Platz 1 Gerlingen-Schillerhhe Foreign States 70839 Country : Germany Chronology : • On February 9, 2022, the 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. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-263 Page 4 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 • 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 vehicles. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : FCA US will conduct a voluntary safety recall on all affected vehicles to 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 : Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The remedy component is a HPFP with improved durability. NR 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 * NR – Not Reported

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04/14/2023 _____________________________________________________________________ New Safety Recall Advanced Communication – 01A FCA US LLC (FCA US) has announced a safety recall on certain 2022 through 2023 Model Year (DT) Ram 1500 Pickups and 2021 through 2023 Model Year (JL) Jeep® Wrangler and (JT) Gladiator vehicles equipped with a 3.0L engines. REASON FOR THIS SAFETY RECALL Some of the above vehicles may have been built with a High Pressure Fuel Pump (“HPFP”) that could fail prematurely. A HPFP failure may introduce internally failed component debris into the fuel system potentially causing fuel starvation. Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of motive power, which can cause a vehicle crash without prior warning. SERVICE ACTION FCA US will conduct a voluntary safety recall to 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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04/20/2023 _____________________________________________________________________ New Safety Recall Advanced Communication – 01A FCA US LLC (FCA US) has announced a safety recall on certain 2022 through 2023 Model Year (DT) Ram 1500 Pickups and 2021 through 2023 Model Year (JL) Jeep® Wrangler and (JT) Gladiator vehicles equipped with a 3.0L engines. VINs identified as being involved in this campaign are currently live and searchable. Stop sale is in effect for the above-identified vehicles. Vehicles impacted by a stop sale are eligible for reimbursement allowance through the Recall Floorplan Reimbursement Policy (RFPRP), which can be requested upon recall claim submission. REASON FOR THIS SAFETY RECALL Some of the above vehicles may have been built with a High Pressure Fuel Pump (“HPFP”) that could fail prematurely. A HPFP failure may introduce internally failed component debris into the fuel system potentially causing fuel starvation. Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of motive power, which can cause a vehicle crash without prior warning. SERVICE ACTION FCA US will conduct a voluntary safety recall to 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 IMPORTANT: Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer new vehicle inventory. Federal law requires you to complete this recall service on these vehicles before retail delivery. Violation of this requirement by a dealer could result in a civil penalty of up to $21,000 per vehicle. Involved vehicles can be determined by using the VIP inquiry process.

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