Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V122000 Reported April 3, 2013

Engine cover creates risk of engine fire

Q: What is recall 13V122000?

NHTSA recall 13V122000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on April 3, 2013. It addresses: Engine cover creates risk of engine fire. The recall affects approximately 6,143 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · N/A · 6,143 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

13V122000

Manufacturer Campaign

N19

Manufacturer

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

6,143

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

April 3, 2013

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference recall ID 13V122000 or campaign N19.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 13V122000

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

What is recall 13V122000?

NHTSA recall 13V122000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on April 3, 2013. It addresses: Engine cover creates risk of engine fire. The recall affects approximately 6,143 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V122000 or the manufacturer campaign number N19. 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.