Ram Recalls Heavy-Duty Pickup Trucks for a Fire Risk
Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks equipped with Cummins turbodiesel engines and specific transmissions are in the recall, for which there is no fix yet
Ram is recalling more than 248,000 2500 and 3500 heavy-duty pickup trucks from the 2020 through 2022 model years because a transmission fluid leak may cause a fire.
Only trucks equipped with 6.7-liter Cummins turbodiesel engines and a specific six-speed automatic transmission, known as the 68RFE, are in the recall. The automaker says it doesn’t have a fix but is working on one.
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In documents provided to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Ram says that it has been investigating reports of engine fires since June and that it’s aware of one minor injury and 48 reports of fires, complaints, and/or warranty claims that may be related to this recall.
Ram owners will begin receiving recall notifications by mail starting on Dec. 30, 2022, and will receive a second notification when a fix is available.
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The Details
Vehicles Recalled
• Ram 2500 HD pickup trucks with 6.7-liter Cummins turbodiesel engines and 68RFE automatic transmissions manufactured between Sept. 4, 2019, and Nov. 4, 2022.
• Ram 3500 HD pickup trucks with 6.7-liter Cummins turbodiesel engines and 68RFE automatic transmissions manufactured between Sept. 18, 2019, and Nov. 4, 2022.
The problem: A pressure buildup inside the transmission can cause transmission fluid to leak from the dipstick tube. If the fluid contacts an ignition source, the vehicle could catch fire.
The fix: Stellantis, the parent company of Ram, says it is still working on a fix.
How to contact the manufacturer: Owners can call Ram at 800-853-1403.
NHTSA campaign number: 22V835. The automaker’s own number for this recall is ZA3.
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