CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 2500, and 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins 6.7L turbo diesel engines. The engine control module (ECM) may have been built with a misaligned capacitor that can short-circuit, resulting in an internal loss of communication.
- Risk
- An internal loss of communication can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the ECM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z87.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some engines may have an engine control module (ECM) built with a misaligned capacitor. The capacitor can short-circuit, causing an internal loss of communication within the module.
This loss of communication can cause a loss of drive power while driving, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should have their vehicle's VIN checked for open recalls and, if affected, have the engine control module replaced by an authorized dealer. The replacement is free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2022. Owners with questions can contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403, referencing recall number Z87.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| RAM 2500 | 2022 |
|---|---|
| RAM 3500 | 2022 |
| RAM 4500 | 2022 |
| RAM 5500 | 2022 |