Leaking transmission fluid may contact an ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

Power Train — Automatic Transmission

Date Announced

NOV 10, 2022

Vehicles Affected

250,079

Ram Recall #

ZA3

NHTSA Campaign #

22V835000

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (10)

• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - NSRAC 11/12/22
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - New Safety Recall Advanced Communication – ZA3
• Recall 573 Report - 11/22/22
• Recall 573 Report - 12/8/22
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - ZA3 Service Drive Information
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2022-4