RAM 3500 transmission leak can cause power or park loss
high How serious is it? About this label
This is serious, since power can be lost while driving and the truck may not hold in park; the notice does not tell owners to stop driving, but schedule the repair right away.
What's wrong, in plain English
A weld inside the transmission control unit may not be strong enough. If it fails, transmission fluid can leak onto electrical parts. That can make the truck lose drive power while you are moving, or lose the park function, so it might roll after you shift into park. Chrysler says both of these raise the risk of a crash. A dealer will replace the valve body and control unit at no charge. Owner letters were expected to be mailed July 26, 2024.
What you should do
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
RAM — official RAM recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-853-1403
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
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 vehicles. An insufficient weld in the transmission control unit can allow transmission fluid to leak on to electrical components, resulting in a loss of drive power or loss of park function.
- Safety risk
- A loss of drive power or a loss of park function increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the valve body and control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expecting to be mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 63B.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.