NHTSA recall record

Chrysler oil/lubrication recall — NHTSA campaign 21V439000

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L High Output engine. The…

oil/lubricationcomponent
21V439000official record ID
Jun 10, 2021report date

Recall record at a glance

Official record21V439000
CategoryVehicle Recalls
Recalling firmChrysler (FCA US, LLC)
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Report dateJun 10, 2021
LocationUnited States

What the recall covers

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L High Output engine. The engine calibration software may not warn about low oil volume.

Potential consequence

Low oil can damage the engine, causing an oil leak or a punctured engine block, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy described by NHTSA

Dealers will update the engine calibration software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y21.

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Additional NHTSA 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 to do next

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