Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 22V835000

Power train: automatic transmission

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2022-11-10.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V835000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
250,079
Reported to NHTSA
2022-11-10
Owners notified
2022-12-29

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Leaking transmission fluid may contact an ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Scope of coverage

7 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Ram 25002023 2022 2021 2020
Ram 35002022 2021 2020

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.