2022 RAM 2500, RAM 3500, RAM 4500 +more: Engine And Engine Cooling recall
NHTSA campaign 22V642000 · 4,907 units potentially affected · filed Aug 26, 2022
What's wrong
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 2500, and 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins 6.7L turbo diesel engines. The engine control module (ECM) may have been built with a misaligned capacitor that can short-circuit, resulting in an internal loss of communication.
Why it matters
An internal loss of communication can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the ECM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z87.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V642000
- Manufacturer no.
- Z87
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
- Units affected
- 4,907
- Report received
- Aug 26, 2022
- Owner letters
- Oct 20, 2022
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.