Engine: engine control module (ecu/ecm)Recall 22V-642 · Ram vehicles
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) recall 22V-642 covers 4,907 Ram vehicles for a engine: engine control module (ecu/ecm) problem, reported to NHTSA on August 26, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q3) shows 84% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 22V642000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 2500, and 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins 6.7L turbo diesel engines. The engine control module (ECM) may have been built with a misaligned capacitor that can short-circuit, resulting in an internal loss of communication.
The risk
An internal loss of communication can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the ECM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z87.
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
84%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 44 vehicles were listed as unreachable.