US Investigating Some Jeep and Ram Vehicles After Complaints of Abrupt Engine Stalling

July 22nd, 7:30 PM EDT

By NEWSnet Digital Team

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DETROIT (NEWSnet/AP) — U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating complaints that some Ram pickup trucks and Jeep Wagoneer SUVs can lose power, shift into park and apply the emergency brake.

The probe announced Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration covers about 150,000 vehicles made by Stellantis from the 2022 model year. All have the company’s 5.7-liter Hemi e-Torque mild hybrid system which can let the vehicle power itself.

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The agency says it has 80 complaints from owners that the engines can shut down, often at low speeds. Sometimes they can’t be restarted.

NHTSA investigators will look into the affected models, how often the problem happens and the cause of the engine stalling.

The agency could seek a recall.

Stellantis says it’s cooperating with the probe and that any owners who see symptoms in their vehicles should contact their dealership.

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