NHTSA Recall 19V818000: Air conditioner (equipment) and fan (engine and engine cooling)
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 99,128 vehicles. It affects 2015–2018 RAM ProMaster.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V818000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | VB2 |
| Components | EQUIPMENT › APPLIANCE › AIR CONDITIONER; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › COOLING SYSTEM › FAN |
| Report received | November 15, 2019 |
| Owner notification | July 7, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
An overheated fan motor increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
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 19V818000
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.