NHTSA recall 21V-439: Engine and Engine Cooling

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · Reported June 10, 2021 · 3 affected model years

Engine and Engine Cooling recall

21V-439
June 10, 2021 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Problem
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.
Safety risk
Low oil can damage the engine, causing an oil leak or a punctured engine block, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number21V439000
ManufacturerChrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Report dateJune 10, 2021
ComponentEngine and Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication
Fixed over the airNo

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.

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Affected vehicles

2020 Ram 550010 recalls total2020 Ram 450010 recalls total2020 Ram 350011 recalls total

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