NHTSA Campaign 08V641000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Issued by CHRYSLER LLC · Reported Dec 5, 2008 · 108,429 vehicles affected
What's wrong
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 108,429 MY 2007-2008 DODGE RAM 2500 AND 3500 PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 6.7L DIESEL ENGINES. A SILENCER PAD CAN SAG AND CONTACT THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) COOLER.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL ADD A BRACKET TO SUPPORT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT SILENCER PAD ADJACENT TO THE EGR COOLER. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DODGE | RAM 2500 | 2007 | 108,429 |
| DODGE | RAM 2500 | 2008 | 108,429 |
| DODGE | RAM 3500 | 2007 | 108,429 |
| DODGE | RAM 3500 | 2008 | 108,429 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 08V641000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.