2013 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 recall: engine and engine cooling
Chrysler Group LLC reported this safety recall on April 3, 2013. It covers about 6,143 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 6,143
- reported
- Apr 3, 2013
- owners notified
- Aug 15, 2013
- related complaints
- 76
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks manufactured January 7, 2013, through March 6, 2013. The engine cover may trap an excessive amount of heat under the cover.
- Risk
- The excessive heat under the engine cover may result in an under hood fire.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing engine cover with one that is a different design, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed on May 31, 2013. A second letter was mailed to owners with instructions on how to obtain the free remedy on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N19.
Recall number 13V122000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 76 complaints about engine problems.
Questions about recall 13V122000
Is there a recall on the 2013 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 engine and engine cooling?
Yes. Recall 13V122000, reported on April 3, 2013, covers about 6,143 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 13V122000?
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing engine cover with one that is a different design, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed on May 31, 2013. A second letter was mailed to owners with instructions on how to obtain the free remedy on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N19.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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