NHTSA recall 22V-642 (22V642000)
engine and engine cooling recall reported August 26, 2022 - about 4,907 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 22V642000
- Also written as
- 22V-642
- Manufacturer number
- Z87
- Reported
- August 26, 2022
- Vehicles affected
- ~4,907
- Component
- engine and engine cooling
What is being recalled
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 2500, and 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins 6.7L turbo diesel engines. The engine control module (ECM) may have been built with a misaligned capacitor that can short-circuit, resulting in an internal loss of communication.
Why it is dangerous
An internal loss of communication can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will replace the ECM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z87.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 22V-642 when calling a dealer.
Affected 4 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.