2022-2026 Jeep, RAM Engine Controller Module Quality Inspection

Understanding the Quality Inspection Request (QIR)

This document, identified as NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11020858 (Communication 105648), is a Quality Inspection Request (QIR) issued by the manufacturer. Unlike a typical recall that addresses issues in vehicles already sold to customers, a QIR is a proactive measure. Its primary purpose is to identify and prevent the installation of potentially non-conforming or suspect parts that are currently in dealership inventory or in transit. This ensures that only high-quality components are used in new vehicle production or during service repairs for 2022-2026 Jeep and RAM models, including the Jeep Wrangler engine controller module.

The communication instructs dealerships to check their stock for specific Engine Controller Modules (ECMs) that fall within a defined manufacturing date range. This process is crucial for maintaining vehicle quality and reliability before any potential issues can arise in customer vehicles. The proactive nature of this QIR highlights the manufacturer's commitment to quality control by intercepting suspect parts before they enter the supply chain for vehicle assembly or service.

Affected Engine Controller Modules and Part Numbers

The Quality Inspection Request specifically targets a list of Engine Controller Module part numbers. Dealerships are advised to inspect their current inventory for these particular parts. The affected part numbers are:

• 68414847AK
• 68437018AJ
• 68540972AJ
• 68546914AD
• 68568654AB
• 68568655AB
• 68575471AB
• 68588988AG
• 68648599AA
• 68654606AA

These part numbers are critical identifiers for the modules that need to be checked. It is important for dealerships to accurately match these numbers to their stock to ensure all suspect components are identified. This applies to various 2022-2026 Jeep and RAM models that utilize these specific ECMs, ensuring the overall quality of the Jeep Wrangler engine controller module and other vehicle components.

Identifying Suspect Parts by Manufacturing Date

Beyond the part number, the key to identifying suspect Engine Controller Modules lies in their manufacturing date code, also known as the Julian date code. The communication specifies that all parts built between Julian date code 1265 and 1405 are considered suspect. This date range corresponds to May 6, 2025, to May 20, 2025.

To identify these parts, technicians must locate the built date code on the module itself. The document provides an example of a label, showing the "DATE" field with a four-digit Julian code. For instance, a part with FCA P/N: 68437018AJ is shown with a DATE: 1305, which indicates it was manufactured on the 130th day of 2025, corresponding to May 10, 2025. This example part (Julian date code 1305) falls within the suspect range and would need to be returned.

Dealer Actions for Suspect Parts

Dealerships identified as having suspect stock, either on hand or in transit, are required to take immediate action. The primary instruction is to check all inventory for the specified part numbers and then identify any modules manufactured within the Julian date code range of 1265 to 1405.

Return Procedure: All suspect parts must be returned to the dealership's facing depot. The manufacturer specifies using Return Code 02 for these returns. This process must be completed before August 5, 2025.

Replacement and Open Orders: Dealerships are instructed to place new orders for replacement parts once suspect stock has been identified and returned. Furthermore, any open orders currently in process for these specific Engine Controller Modules must also be returned.

For any direct questions regarding these returns, dealerships are advised to contact the manufacturer via email at [email protected].

Important Note for Owners

This Quality Inspection Request (QIR) is a pre-delivery and pre-service action. It is aimed at preventing potentially non-conforming parts from being installed in vehicles. Therefore, owners of 2022-2026 Jeep and RAM vehicles are not being directly notified about this communication, as it pertains to dealership inventory rather than vehicles already sold or serviced with these parts. There is no immediate action required by vehicle owners regarding this specific communication about the Jeep Wrangler engine controller module. This proactive measure helps ensure that any future replacement of an Engine Controller Module or new vehicle assembly will use fully compliant parts.

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Source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11020858