NHTSA Opens Probe into Ram Diesel Trucks

Oct. 19, 2021

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Monday launched an investigation into Ram's diesel-powered trucks following reports of fuel pump failures causing engines to stall or lose power.

Oct. 19, 2021—The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Monday launched an investigation into Ram's diesel-powered trucks following reports of fuel pump failures causing engines to stall or lose power.

The probe covers Ram 2500, 3500, 4500 and 5500 heavy-duty trucks with 6.7-liter Cummins turbodiesel engines, according to a report from The Detroit News. The NHTSA has received 22 complaints and two field reports of engines stalling, and a review of those complaints found that affected engines stall out once over 25 mph. 

The agency is opening an investigation into the problem and whether or not it constitutes a safety defect. In that instance, a recall would be issued.