RAM 2500 2016: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V592000

Make Model Year
RAM 2500 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-12-21 2015-09-23 2015-09-23

Production Dates: 2015-07-31 - 2015-08-13

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: R52

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 41

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Chrysler "FCA US LLC" is recalling certain model year 2016 Ram 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis and 4500/5500 Cab Chassis trucks manufactured July 31, 2015, to August 13, 2015 and equipped with a 6.7L Cummins Diesel engine. In the affected vehicles, the Engine Control Module "ECM" may short circuit, causing the engine to stall without warning.

Consequence

An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ECM, free of charge. The recall began on December 21, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R52.

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.