NHTSA Campaign 22V835000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · Reported Nov 10, 2022 · 250,079 vehicles affected
What's wrong
FCA US, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ram 2500 and 2020-2022 Ram 3500 vehicles. A build-up of pressure and heat inside the transmission may result in a transmission fluid leak from the dipstick tube.
Consequence
Leaking transmission fluid may contact an ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the transmission dipstick and transmission vent assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is ZA3.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAM | 2500 | 2020 | 250,079 |
| RAM | 2500 | 2021 | 250,079 |
| RAM | 2500 | 2022 | 250,079 |
| RAM | 2500 | 2023 | 250,079 |
| RAM | 3500 | 2020 | 250,079 |
| RAM | 3500 | 2021 | 250,079 |
| RAM | 3500 | 2022 | 250,079 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 22V835000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.