NHTSA recall 08V-641 (08V641000)
engine and engine cooling recall reported December 5, 2008 - about 108,429 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 08V641000
- Also written as
- 08V-641
- Manufacturer number
- H34
- Reported
- December 5, 2008
- Vehicles affected
- ~108,429
- Component
- engine and engine cooling
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 08V-641 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.