The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15V592000·Announced 2015-09-23

FCA Recalls 2016 Ram Trucks Due to Engine Stalling Risk

FCA is recalling 2016 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks because a short circuit in the Engine Control Module may cause the engine to stall without warning, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (engine stalling) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ram 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, and 4500/5500 Cab Chassis trucks. The affected vehicles were manufactured between July 31, 2015, and August 13, 2015, and are equipped with a 6.7L Cummins Diesel engine.

In the affected vehicles, the Engine Control Module (ECM) may short circuit. This malfunction can cause the engine to stall without warning. An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ECM free of charge. The recall began on December 21, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R52. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
RAM 4500, 5500, 3500, 2500
Brand
RAM
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Light Truck
Hazard
Affected units
41

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (4)

  • 4500
  • 5500
  • 3500
  • 2500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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