CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 5.7L eTorque engines. The powertrain control module software may cause an incorrect fuel mixture condition in the engine, and result in an engine stall.
- Risk
- An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module calibration software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 27, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 37A.
- 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
The powertrain control module software in certain 2021 Ram 1500 trucks with the 5.7L eTorque engine can cause an incorrect fuel mixture in the engine. This can lead to the engine stalling while you are driving.
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash, since you may lose power and control of the vehicle at an inconvenient or unsafe moment. If your truck is affected, the fix is a software update to the powertrain control module.
Dealers will update the powertrain control module calibration software at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed April 27, 2023. You can also contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403 and check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle needs the repair.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| RAM 1500 | 2021 |
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