The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V818000·Announced 2019-11-15

Chrysler Recalls 2015-2018 Ram ProMaster Vehicles Due to Fire Risk

Chrysler is recalling 2015-2018 Ram ProMaster vans because a seizing engine cooling fan can overheat and cause a fire. Owners should contact dealers for a free replacement.

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 (seizing cooling fan) that explicitly increases the risk of a fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ram ProMaster vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel or 3.6L gasoline engines and air conditioning. The recall addresses a defect where the engine cooling fan may seize, causing the cooling fan motor to overheat.

An overheated fan motor increases the risk of a fire. The recall began on July 7, 2020, and interim owner notifications were mailed on December 10, 2019. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available.

Dealers will replace the engine cooling fan module free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
RAM PROMASTER
Brand
RAM
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Van
Hazard
Affected units
99,128

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 (1)

  • PROMASTER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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