Engine: oil/lubricationRecall 21V-439 · Ram vehicles
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) recall 21V-439 covers 32,002 Ram vehicles for a engine: oil/lubrication problem, reported to NHTSA on June 10, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q1) shows 74% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V439000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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.
The risk
Low oil can damage the engine, causing an oil leak or a punctured engine block, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
74%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 333 vehicles were listed as unreachable.