CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks may build up pressure and heat inside the automatic transmission. This can cause transmission fluid to leak from the dipstick tube.
Leaking fluid may reach an ignition source in the engine compartment, which increases the risk of a fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and not ignore a transmission fluid leak or burning smell.
The repair is free. An authorized dealer will replace the transmission dipstick and transmission vent assembly at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2022. You can also call FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403 and reference recall ZA3, or check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| RAM 2500 | 2020202120222023 |
|---|---|
| RAM 3500 | 202020212022 |