The defect
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 vehicles. An insufficient weld in the transmission control unit can allow transmission fluid to leak on to electrical components, resulting in a loss of drive power or loss of park function.
The risk
A loss of drive power or a loss of park function increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the valve body and control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expecting to be mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 63B.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by ODI
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ram 1500 | 2023 |
| Ram 2500 | 2023 |
| Ram 3500 | 2023 |
Components: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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 | 2023 | 203 | 11 |
| Ram 2500 | 2023 | 49 | 8 |
| Ram 3500 | 2023 | 17 | 5 |
Other power train recalls in 2024
41 of the 950 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2024 concerned the power train; Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) filed 225 campaigns in all.
| 24V941000 18 Dec 2024 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| 24V903000 2 Dec 2024 | PACCAR Incorporated |
| 24V862000 15 Nov 2024 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| 24V853000 8 Nov 2024 | Diamond C Trailer MFG |
| 24V839000 7 Nov 2024 | General Motors, LLC |
| 24V830000 4 Nov 2024 | International Motors, LLC |
| 24V825000 1 Nov 2024 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| 24V815000 31 Oct 2024 | Mazda North American Operations |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2024