The defect
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 1500 Classic Pickup trucks equipped with 3.0L Eco Diesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold.
The risk
Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
The remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and, as necessary, replace the intake manifold. The recall began April 16, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VB1.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ram 1500 | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ram 1500 | 2014 | 1,776 | 16 |
| Ram 1500 | 2015 | 1,459 | 17 |
| Ram 1500 | 2016 | 1,554 | 16 |
| Ram 1500 | 2017 | 884 | 13 |
| Ram 1500 | 2018 | 667 | 15 |
| Ram 1500 | 2019 | 1,493 | 29 |
Other engine and engine cooling recalls in 2019
15 of the 880 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2019 concerned the engine and engine cooling; Chrysler (FCA US LLC) filed 227 campaigns in all.
| 19V919000 23 Dec 2019 | Forest River, Inc. |
| 19V869000 6 Dec 2019 | Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
| 19V856000 2 Dec 2019 | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| 19V821000 15 Nov 2019 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| 19V745000 17 Oct 2019 | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| 19V744000 17 Oct 2019 | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| 19V538000 19 Jul 2019 | Hyundai Motor America |
| 19V308000 17 Apr 2019 | Volvo Car USA LLC |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2019