NHTSA Campaign 19V757000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

Issued by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · Reported Oct 24, 2019 · 107,980 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 1500 Classic Pickup trucks equipped with 3.0L Eco Diesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold.

Consequence

Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and, as necessary, replace the intake manifold. The recall began April 16, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VB1.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
RAM 1500 2014 107,980
RAM 1500 2015 107,980
RAM 1500 2016 107,980
RAM 1500 2017 107,980
RAM 1500 2018 107,980
RAM 1500 2019 107,980

Source: NHTSA Campaign 19V757000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.