NHTSA Recall # | 96990 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 13V122000 |
MFG Compaign # | N19 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler Group LLC |
Supplier | RAM |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 3500 |
Model Year | 2013 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
Date of notification | 15/08/13 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 07/01/13 |
End date of manufacturing | 06/03/13 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 03/04/13 |
Report created | 09/04/13 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 6143 |
Defect summary | Chrysler group llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 dodge ram 2500 and 3500 trucks manufactured january 7, 2013, through march 6, 2013. The engine cover may trap an excessive amount of heat under the cover. |
Consequence summary | The excessive heat under the engine cover may result in an under hood fire. |
Corrective action | Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing engine cover with one that is a different design, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed on may 31, 2013. A second letter was mailed to owners with instructions on how to obtain the free remedy on august 15, 2013. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is n19. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |