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.