Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 20V511000

Engine and engine cooling: engine: oil/lubrication

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2020-08-27.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V511000

Engine and engine cooling: engine: oil/lubrication

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine: oil/lubrication
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
32,318
Reported to NHTSA
2020-08-27
Owners notified
2020-09-10

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 cab chassis built with a Cummins 6.7L High Output engine. Inadequate warmup protection can cause a lack of oil film on the engine connecting rod bearings while the engine is reaching operating temperature. This can result in engine damage and connecting rod failure, which could potentially puncture the engine block.

Safety risk

A damaged engine block may leak oil, which can contact hot engine or exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the engine calibration software to enhance the engine warm up protection, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W57.

Notes

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.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

6 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
Ram 35002020 2019
Ram 45002020 2019
Ram 55002020 2019

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.