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HighNHTSA·24V413000·Announced 2024-06-06

2023 RAM 1500, 2500, 3500 Transmission Control Unit Weld Defect

Chrysler recalls 2023 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 vehicles with a transmission control unit weld defect that may cause transmission fluid to leak onto electrical components, resulting in loss of drive power or park function.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: Vehicle recall for a transmission control unit weld defect that can cause loss of drive power or park function, increasing crash risk. No injuries have been reported, so the score is 3 as a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 vehicles. The transmission control unit contains an insufficient weld that can allow transmission fluid to leak onto electrical components.

When transmission fluid leaks onto electrical components, it can result in a loss of drive power or a loss of park function. Both conditions increase the risk of a crash.

Approximately 214 vehicles are affected by this recall. Owners will receive notification letters by July 26, 2024.

To remedy the issue, dealers will replace the valve body and control unit at no cost. Owners should contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule service. For additional information, owners can contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
RAM 3500, 2500, 1500
Brand
RAM
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Automatic Transmission
Hazard
Affected units
214

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 (3)

  • 3500
  • 2500
  • 1500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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