Safety Recall NHTSA · 22V642000 Reported August 26, 2022

Internal ecm short may cause loss of drive power

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Engine And Engine Cooling · 4,907 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
22V642000
Manufacturer Campaign
Z87
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
4,907
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 26, 2022
Completion Rate
88.74

Defect Summary

Chrysler (fca us, llc) is recalling certain 2022 ram 3500, 3500 cab chassis, ram 2500, and 4500 and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with cummins 6.7l turbo diesel engines. the engine control module (ecm) may have been built with a misaligned capacitor that can short-circuit, resulting in an internal loss of communication.

Safety Consequence

An internal loss of communication can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the ecm, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed october 20, 2022. owners may contact fca us, llc customer service at 1-800-853-1403. fca us, llc's number for this recall is z87.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference recall ID 22V642000 or campaign Z87.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 22V642000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 22V642000?

NHTSA recall 22V642000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on August 26, 2022. It addresses: Internal ecm short may cause loss of drive power. The recall affects approximately 4,907 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 22V642000 or the manufacturer campaign number Z87. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.