Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) | NHTSA Recall #23V060000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 23V060000 by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc). Affecting 2021-2023 ram 2500, 3500, 3500 cab chassis, and 4500, 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with a cummins 6 Includes 302,067 affected units, Engine Compartment Fire, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2021-2023 ram 2500, 3500, 3500 cab chassis, and 4500, 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with a cummins 6

Defect Summary

Chrysler (fca us, llc) is recalling certain 2021-2023 ram 2500, 3500, 3500 cab chassis, and 4500, 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with a cummins 6.7l turbo diesel engine. an electrical short may occur in the heater grid relay with the ignition on or off.

Corrective Action

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. dealers will replace the relay, free of charge. this will be a phased campaign. phase 1 will include 2023 model year vehicles. fca us will notify dealers on or about 3/23/2023 and begin notifying owners on or about 4/5/2023. phase 2 will include 2022 model year vehicles and phase 3 will include 2021 model year vehicles. fca us will notify dealers and owners on or about 4/27/2023 for phase 2 and 5/11/2023 for phase 3. interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed march 28, 2023. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed april 5, 2023. owners may contact fca us, llc customer service at 1-800-853-1403. fca us, llc's number for this recall is 13a. this recall is an expansion of and supersedes recall number 21v-798.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 23V060000
Report Received Date: 2023-02-09T00:00:00
Subject: Engine compartment fire
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 302,067

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 13A
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Chrysler (fca us, llc) is recalling certain 2021-2023 ram 2500, 3500, 3500 cab chassis, and 4500, 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with a cummins 6.7l turbo diesel engine. an electrical short may occur in the heater grid relay with the ignition on or off.
Consequence Summary: An electrical short in the relay can result in an engine compartment fire with the ignition on or off, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. dealers will replace the relay, free of charge. this will be a phased campaign. phase 1 will include 2023 model year vehicles. fca us will notify dealers on or about 3/23/2023 and begin notifying owners on or about 4/5/2023. phase 2 will include 2022 model year vehicles and phase 3 will include 2021 model year vehicles. fca us will notify dealers and owners on or about 4/27/2023 for phase 2 and 5/11/2023 for phase 3. interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed march 28, 2023. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed april 5, 2023. owners may contact fca us, llc customer service at 1-800-853-1403. fca us, llc's number for this recall is 13a. this recall is an expansion of and supersedes recall number 21v-798.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: Yes
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 74.3

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SID: row-dfcf_mn3a_3g55
NHTSA ID: 23V060000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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