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RAM Promaster Recall 19V818: Cooling Fan Can Seize and Overheat, Creating Fire Risk

NHTSA campaign 19V818, reported November 15, 2019, 99,128 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The engine cooling fan can seize, which can cause the fan motor to overheat. An overheated fan motor increases the risk of a fire.

The repair is free. Dealers will replace the engine cooling fan module at no charge. Owners who received the interim notice mailed in December 2019 will get a second notice when the remedy is available. You can also contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403, and check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 19V818Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ram ProMaster vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel or 3.6L gasoline engines and air conditioning (A/C). The engine cooling fan may seize which can cause the cooling fan motor to overheat.
Risk
An overheated fan motor increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Chrysler will inform owners, and dealers will replace the engine cooling fan module, free of charge. Interim owner notifications informing owners of the safety risk were mailed December 10, 2019. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. The recall began July 7, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VB2.
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.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

RAM Promaster2015201620172018