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Ram 2500 and 3500 transmission fluid leak fire risk

NHTSA campaign 22V835000 · Reported 2022-11-10 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

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This one carries a fire risk, so treat it as urgent; Chrysler has not told owners to stop driving or park outside, but get the free repair done as soon as you can.

What's wrong, in plain English

Pressure and heat can build up inside the automatic transmission on these heavy-duty Ram pickups. That pressure can push transmission fluid out of the dipstick tube, the tube where you check the fluid level. If that fluid drips onto something hot in the engine bay, it can catch fire. A dealer will install a new dipstick and a new transmission vent part so the pressure can escape normally instead of forcing fluid out. The parts and labor cost you nothing.

What you should do

1. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your truck is included in recall ZA3. 2. Call your Ram dealer and ask for an appointment for recall 22V835000/ZA3; the dipstick and vent replacement is free. 3. If you have questions or trouble getting service, call FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

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 transmission, park and driveline recalls: what owners need to know · all 13 RAM recalls in this area

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.