Z87 – Internal ECM Short May Cause Loss of Drive Power – 2022 Ram 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 2500, & 4500/5500 Cab Chassis

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 2500, and 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis

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August 26, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V642000

Internal ECM Short May Cause Loss of Drive Power

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

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V642

Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Components  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Potential Number of Units Affected  4,907

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.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the ECM, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 15, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC’s number for this recall is Z87.

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.

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