Recall
Ram 2500 — 13V122000
NHTSA ID
13V122000
Make
Ram
Model
2500
Years Affected
2013
Recall Date
2013-04-03
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Units Affected
6,143
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
N19
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.
Consequence
The excessive heat under the engine cover may result in an under hood fire.
Remedy
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.