Illustrative photo: Source Dodge

Dodge RAM (2019 – 2022)

engine fire

28/05/2023

Reason for the recall:

Pressure and heat that can build up inside the gearbox and cause transmission oil to leak. Oil can then come into contact with ignition sources in the engine compartment and cause a fire.

The Dodge RAM vehicles affected by this recall were manufactured between 4 September 2019 and 19 November 2022.

Dodge recall code: ZA3
Affected models: RAM DJ (2500), D2 (3500)
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): 281,942

Source: Rapex Alert 21/2023 A12/01240/23

Type of alert	Serious
Production period	4. 9. 2019 - 19. 11. 2022
Risk	Fire
Type/number of model	Individual approval
Country of origin	USA
Alert submitted by	Germany
Measures taken by economic operators	Recall of the product from end users
Products were found and measures were taken also in	See the source
Published by Rapex	26/05/2023

This notification is purely informative for the vehicle type you have selected. As these deficiencies often relate to specific components (engine type, bodywork, equipment), the recall may not apply to all vehicles of this type. For more detailed information on possible recalls for your vehicle, please get in touch with an authorised workshop (see below at "What the owner should do?").

What should an owner do if there's a recall?

Please note that the recall may not apply to all vehicles produced in a given period. If you think your car might be affected, you should immediately contact a Dodge dealer or workshop officially authorised to perform repairs on behalf of the manufacturer and ask for the details. You can use our sample request text. After reporting the vehicle's VIN code, you will find out if the defect is present on your car, or if it has already been resolved by the previous owner if the car was purchased second-hand.