Ram 2500 & 3500 Lemon Law

Stellantis recalled about 222,410 model year 2019–2020 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickups (and 3500/4500/5500 chassis cabs) with the 6.7-liter Cummins turbo diesel because the Bosch CP4 high-pressure fuel pump can fail. The pump struggles with the lower lubricity of American diesel fuel, and friction between metal parts can generate metal shavings that contaminate and damage the fuel system — leading to fuel starvation and an unexpected loss of drive power, without warning.

The remedy is to replace the high-pressure fuel pump, update the powertrain control module software, and inspect and, if necessary, replace additional fuel-system components — free of charge. A class-action lawsuit alleged the same defect before the recall was issued.

A recall isn't automatically a lemon. But sudden loss of power in a heavy diesel truck is a serious safety defect. If the repair doesn't hold, the failure recurs, or your truck is out of service for an extended time, California's Lemon Law may entitle you to a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement — with the manufacturer paying your attorney fees.

A recall is not automatically a lemon — it's the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and offering a free repair. California's Lemon Law (the Song-Beverly Act) comes into play when a substantial defect can't be fixed after a reasonable number of attempts, or when your 2500 & 3500 has been out of service for 30 or more cumulative days.

If your Ram 2500 & 3500 qualifies, you may be entitled to a buyback (a refund of what you've paid, minus a mileage offset), a replacement vehicle, or a cash-and-keep settlement — and Ram pays your attorney fees on a successful claim, so pursuing your case costs you nothing out of pocket.