The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·20V043000·Announced 2020-01-24

Chrysler Recalls 2019-2020 Ram 2500 and 3500 for Fire Risk

Chrysler is recalling 2019-2020 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickups because transmission fluid leaks may contact ignition sources, increasing the risk of a fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of fire due to transmission fluid leaking onto ignition sources, which meets the rubric criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500 and 3500 Pickup vehicles equipped with six-speed automatic (68RFE) transmissions. The recall involves 87,431 vehicles.

A build-up of pressure and heat inside the transmission may result in a transmission fluid leak from the dipstick tube. The leaking transmission fluid may contact the turbocharger or another ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission valve body separator plate and reprogram the powertrain control module. The recall began March 2, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W03. 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 2500, 3500
Brand
RAM
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Pickup Truck
Hazard
Affected units
87,431

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 (2)

  • 2500
  • 3500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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