NHTSA CAMPAIGN #: 13V122000
MAKE: DODGE
MODEL: RAM 2500 / RAM 3500
YEAR: 2013
MFR CAMPAIGN #: N19
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
MANUFACTURER: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
BEGIN DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20130107
END DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20130306
POTENTIAL # OF UNITS AFFECTED: 6,143
MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
REPORT RECEIVED DATE: 20130403
RECORD CREATION DATE: 20130411
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DEFECT SUMMARY:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:
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 SUMMARY:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing engine cover with one that is a different design, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during May 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. 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), or go to
www.safercar.gov.
Topic: RECALL 13V122000: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (Read 1105 times)