Engine And Engine Cooling

NHTSA campaign 13V122000 · announced April 3, 2013 · filed by Chrysler Group Llc · 6,143 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

The excessive heat under the engine cover may result in an under hood fire.

What to do

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.

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2013 Ram 2500
• 2013 Ram 3500

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.