RAM 3500 2021: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V835000

Make Model Year
RAM 3500 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-12-29 2022-11-10 2022-11-14

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: ZA3

Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 250079

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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

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.