2019–2020 Ram 5500 Recall
Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Oil/lubrication
Issued October 6, 2021 · Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Affected model years
- 2019, 2020
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
- Vehicles affected
- 32,002
- Report received
- October 6, 2021
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L High Output engine. The engine calibration software may not warn about low oil volume.
Consequence
Low oil can damage the engine, causing an oil leak or a punctured engine block, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will update the engine calibration software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y21.
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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Data sourced from the NHTSA Recalls database.