Safety Recall NHTSA · 19V818000 Reported November 15, 2019

Engine cooling fan may seize and cause fire

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Engine And Engine Cooling · 99,128 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
19V818000
Manufacturer Campaign
VB2
Manufacturer
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
99,128
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 15, 2019
Completion Rate
78.52

Defect Summary

Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain 2015-2018 ram promaster vehicles equipped with 3.0l diesel or 3.6l gasoline engines and air conditioning (a/c). the engine cooling fan may seize which can cause the cooling fan motor to overheat.

Safety Consequence

An overheated fan motor increases the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Chrysler will inform owners, and dealers will replace the engine cooling fan module, free of charge. interim owner notifications informing owners of the safety risk were mailed december 10, 2019. owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. the recall began july 7, 2020. owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. chrysler's number for this recall is vb2.

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 19V818000 or campaign VB2.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 19V818000

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

What is recall 19V818000?

NHTSA recall 19V818000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on November 15, 2019. It addresses: Engine cooling fan may seize and cause fire. The recall affects approximately 99,128 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 19V818000 or the manufacturer campaign number VB2. 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.