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NHTSA Recall 15V592000: Electrical system: module and engine (engine and engine cooling)

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 41 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the RAM 2500.

41
vehicles potentially affected
4
models affected
2015
owners notified (December 21)
NHTSA campaign15V592000
Manufacturer campaignR52
ComponentsELECTRICAL SYSTEM › IGNITION › MODULE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE
Report receivedSeptember 23, 2015
Owner notificationDecember 21, 2015
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ram 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis and 4500/5500 Cab Chassis trucks manufactured July 31, 2015, to August 13, 2015 and equipped with a 6.7L Cummins Diesel engine. In the affected vehicles, the Engine Control Module (ECM) may short circuit, causing the engine to stall without warning.

Safety risk

An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ECM, free of charge. The recall began on December 21, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R52.

Notes

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 15V592000

Make and modelModel years
RAM 25002016
RAM 35002016
RAM 45002016
RAM 55002016

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.