2022 RAM 2500, 4500, 5500 and more recall: Engine and engine cooling: engine, engine control module (ecu/ecm)
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 22V642000
- Reported
- August 26, 2022
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler
- Part
- Engine and engine cooling: engine, engine control module (ecu/ecm)
- Vehicles affected
- About 4,907
What is wrong
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 risk
An internal loss of communication can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Affected models
Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.
Notes from the notice
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles are affected by this recall?
RAM 2500 (2022); RAM 3500 (2022); RAM 4500 (2022); RAM 5500 (2022). Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
An internal loss of communication can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
What is the fix?
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.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.