US investigating some Jeep and Ram vehicles after getting complaints of abrupt engine stalling
U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating complaints that some Ram pickups and Jeep Wagoneer SUVs can lose power, shift into park and apply the emergency brake
U.S. auto safety regulators are looking into complaints about some Ram pickups and Jeep Wagoneer SUVs abruptly losing power and stalling. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has received reports of this issue in approximately 150,000 vehicles manufactured by Stellantis from the 2022 model year.
The vehicles in question are equipped with a 5.7-liter Hemi e-Torque mild hybrid system, which allows the vehicle to power itself. This system captures energy from braking to power electrical components, and includes a 48-volt battery pack and a motor generator that provides power to the crankshaft during gear changes.
However, the NHTSA has received 80 complaints from owners stating that their engines shut down unexpectedly, often at low speeds, and sometimes cannot be restarted. In response, the agency has opened an investigation to determine the scope and cause of the problem, and whether a recall is necessary.
Stellantis, the manufacturer, is cooperating with the investigation and has advised owners who experience these issues to contact their dealerships. This is not the first time the company has faced issues with this system; in April 2023, Stellantis recalled about 131,000 Ram pickups and Wagoneers due to a similar issue caused by a faulty air-gasoline mixture. However, the company believes that the most recent complaints are likely due to an electrical problem.
The vehicles in question are equipped with a 5.7-liter Hemi e-Torque mild hybrid system, which allows the vehicle to power itself. This system captures energy from braking to power electrical components, and includes a 48-volt battery pack and a motor generator that provides power to the crankshaft during gear changes.
However, the NHTSA has received 80 complaints from owners stating that their engines shut down unexpectedly, often at low speeds, and sometimes cannot be restarted. In response, the agency has opened an investigation to determine the scope and cause of the problem, and whether a recall is necessary.
Stellantis, the manufacturer, is cooperating with the investigation and has advised owners who experience these issues to contact their dealerships. This is not the first time the company has faced issues with this system; in April 2023, Stellantis recalled about 131,000 Ram pickups and Wagoneers due to a similar issue caused by a faulty air-gasoline mixture. However, the company believes that the most recent complaints are likely due to an electrical problem.