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Recall 22V-642

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) recalled the 2022 Ram 2500 and 3 other models: Engine and engine cooling (engine, engine control module (ecu/ecm)).

At a glance

Campaign number
22V-642
Reported
August 26, 2022
Vehicles affected
4,907 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

An internal loss of communication can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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-[removed]. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z87.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles