This story serves as a cautionary tale to always follow OEM-recommended procedures, even down to how often oil should be changed.

Stellantis on Wednesday issued a recall of 246,000 Ram Heavy Duty and Chassis Cab pickups due to faulty fuel pumps.

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.

Kia topped the list for the brand with the lowest average repair cost.

The recall covers certain Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks between 2013 and 2018.