RAM PROMASTER 2016: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V818000

Make Model Year
RAM PROMASTER 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-07-07 2019-11-15 2019-11-18

Production Dates: 2015-04-30 - 2017-11-01

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: VB2

Component: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 99128

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Chrysler "FCA US LLC" is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ram ProMaster vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel or 3.6L gasoline engines and air conditioning "A/C". The engine cooling fan may seize which can cause the cooling fan motor to overheat.

Consequence

An overheated fan motor increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Chrysler will inform owners, and dealers will replace the engine cooling fan module, free of charge. Interim owner notifications informing owners of the safety risk were mailed December 10, 2019. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. The recall began July 7, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VB2.

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.