Chrysler recalls 340,000 Ram trucks, recommends parking outside, model years 2021-2023
An electrical short in the relay can result in an engine compartment fire with the ignition on or off, increasing the risk of injury.
February 2023 – cnbc.com — Chrysler is recalling 340,000 diesel Ram pickup trucks to replace an electrical connector after reports of six fires, and recommends parking the vehicles outside until repairs are made.
The company’s U.S. unit FCA US discovered that a part on some trucks may overheat and in rare instances may pose a fire risk. The automaker said it is unaware of any related injuries or accidents.
The recall covers 340,000 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickups, and 3500/4500/5500 cab chassis trucks from model years 2021-2023 with 6.7-liter Cummins diesel engines. Just over 306,000 of the vehicles are in the United States. Nearly 22,000 of the rest are in Canada and almost 13,000 outside of North America. ……. MORE >>
Report Receipt Date: February 9, 2023
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V060000
Engine Compartment Fire
An electrical short in the relay can result in an engine compartment fire with the ignition on or off, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V060000
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 302,067
FEBRUARY 2023 — Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ram 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, and 4500, 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine. An electrical short may occur in the heater grid relay with the ignition on or off. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the relay, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 31, 2023. FCA US, LLC’s number for this recall is 13A. This recall is an expansion of and supersedes recall number 21V-798.
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