Engine compartment fire
Defect Summary
Chrysler (fca us, llc) is recalling certain 2021-2023 ram 2500, 3500, 3500 cab chassis, and 4500, 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with a cummins 6.7l turbo diesel engine. an electrical short may occur in the heater grid relay with the ignition on or off.
Safety Consequence
An electrical short in the relay can result in an engine compartment fire with the ignition on or off, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. dealers will replace the relay, free of charge. this will be a phased campaign. phase 1 will include 2023 model year vehicles. fca us will notify dealers on or about 3/23/2023 and begin notifying owners on or about 4/5/2023. phase 2 will include 2022 model year vehicles and phase 3 will include 2021 model year vehicles. fca us will notify dealers and owners on or about 4/27/2023 for phase 2 and 5/11/2023 for phase 3. interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed march 28, 2023. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed april 5, 2023. owners may contact fca us, llc customer service at 1-800-853-1403. fca us, llc's number for this recall is 13a. this recall is an expansion of and supersedes recall number 21v-798.
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FAQ: Recall 23V060000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 23V060000?
NHTSA recall 23V060000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on February 9, 2023. It addresses: Engine compartment fire. The recall affects approximately 302,067 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 23V060000 or the manufacturer campaign number 13A. 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.
Why is this recall flagged for fire risk?
This recall has been classified as having a fire risk when parked. NHTSA generally advises affected owners to park outside, away from structures and other vehicles, until the defect is repaired.
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.