Large Recall NHTSA · 08V641000 Reported December 5, 2008

Engine compartment fire

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Engine And Engine Cooling · 108,429 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
08V641000
Manufacturer Campaign
H34
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
108,429
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 5, 2008

Defect Summary

Chrysler is recalling 108,429 my 2007-2008 dodge ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with 6.7l diesel engines. a silencer pad can sag and contact the exhaust gas recirculation (egr) cooler.

Safety Consequence

This could result in an engine compartment fire.

Corrective Action

Dealers will add a bracket to support the engine compartment silencer pad adjacent to the egr cooler. the recall is expected to begin during december 2008. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference recall ID 08V641000 or campaign H34.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 08V641000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 08V641000?

NHTSA recall 08V641000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on December 5, 2008. It addresses: Engine compartment fire. The recall affects approximately 108,429 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V641000 or the manufacturer campaign number H34. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.