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Ram 2500 and 3500 Transmission Fluid Leak

NHTSA campaign 22V835000 · Reported Nov 10, 2022 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

critical How serious is it? About this label

Leaking transmission fluid could reach a source of ignition in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	22V835000
Reported to NHTSA	Nov 10, 2022
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Part affected	Power Train:automatic Transmission
Vehicles covered	5 model/year combinations, model years 2020–2022
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

On certain Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks, a build-up of pressure and heat inside the transmission may cause transmission fluid to leak out through the dipstick tube.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is affected.
2. Contact a dealer, or call FCA/Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
3. Replacement of the transmission dipstick and vent assembly is free of charge.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 22V835000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (5)

2020 RAM 2500
2020 RAM 3500
2021 RAM 2500
2021 RAM 3500
2022 RAM 3500

Who to contact

RAM — official RAM recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-853-1403

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Ram Power Train Recalls: Transmission Leaks, Rollaway and Power Loss · all 13 RAM recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Summary: FCA US, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ram 2500 and 2020-2022 Ram 3500 vehicles. A build-up of pressure and heat inside the transmission may result in a transmission fluid leak from the dipstick tube.
Safety risk: Leaking transmission fluid may contact an ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission dipstick and transmission vent assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is ZA3.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.