NHTSA Recall 23V060000: Relays/solenoids (electrical system)
Park outside Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 302,067 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the RAM 2500.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V060000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 13A |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING › RELAYS/SOLENOIDS |
| Report received | February 9, 2023 |
| Owner notification | April 4, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ram 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, and 4500, 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine. An electrical short may occur in the heater grid relay with the ignition on or off.
Safety risk
An electrical short in the relay can result in an engine compartment fire with the ignition on or off, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the relay, free of charge. This will be a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2023 model year vehicles. FCA US will notify dealers on or about 3/23/2023 and begin notifying owners on or about 4/5/2023. Phase 2 will include 2022 model year vehicles and Phase 3 will include 2021 model year vehicles. FCA US will notify dealers and owners on or about 4/27/2023 for Phase 2 and 5/11/2023 for Phase 3. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed March 28, 2023. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 5, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 13A. This recall is an expansion of and supersedes recall number 21V-798.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 23V060000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| RAM 2500 | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| RAM 3500 | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| RAM 4500 | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| RAM 5500 | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
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.