Cooling system: fanRecall 19V-818 · 2015–2018 Ram Promaster

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 19V-818 covers 99,128 2015–2018 Ram Promaster for a cooling system: fan problem, reported to NHTSA on November 15, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q2) shows 67% of affected vehicles repaired.

67%
Vehicles repaired66,618 of 99,128 · 2022 Q2
Vehicles affected99,1281 model
ReportedNov 15, 2019Owners notified Jul 7, 2020
Complaints since9Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 19V818000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ram ProMaster vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel or 3.6L gasoline engines and air conditioning (A/C). The engine cooling fan may seize which can cause the cooling fan motor to overheat.

The risk

An overheated fan motor increases the risk of a fire.

What to do

The fix

Chrysler will inform owners, and dealers will replace the engine cooling fan module, free of charge. Interim owner notifications informing owners of the safety risk were mailed December 10, 2019. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. The recall began July 7, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VB2.

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.safercar.gov.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

67%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 1,814 vehicles were listed as unreachable.

0%50%100%2020 Q32022 Q2
1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from April 30, 2015 to November 1, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.