Stellantis, Fiat-Chrysler’s mother or father firm, is voluntarily recalling greater than 300,000 diesel Ram pickup vehicles to interchange {an electrical} connector after experiences of six fires. The corporate recommends you park these vehicles exterior to forestall the potential unfold of fireside, not less than till the repairs are made.
What’s the recall for?
The corporate found a component on a few of the vehicles can doubtlessly overheat and create an engine compartment fireplace originating from the “consumption heater grid relay.” The recall says {an electrical} brief within the relay can doubtlessly result in a car fireplace with the ignition on or off. And to guard the property of the homeowners and security of others, they suggest not parking these automobiles within buildings or buildings, or close to different automobiles till the recall is full.
As of Feb. 2, 2023, Stellantis recognized six buyer help information, three guarantee claims, and 6 subject experiences doubtlessly associated to this difficulty; nevertheless, the report additionally says the corporate isn’t conscious of any accidents or accidents associated to it.
Which automobiles are recalled?
The next automobiles with the Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine are affected by this recall:
- 2021-2023 RAM 2500
- 2021-2023 RAM 3500
- 2021-2023 Cab Chassis RAM 3500
- 2021-2023 Cab Chassis RAM 4500
- 2021-2023 Cab Chassis RAM 5500
What ought to I do if my car was recalled?
Stellantis will exchange the relays for brand new internally fused relays on all affected automobiles by way of dealerships freed from cost. They ask prospects to ship them any receipts or any proof of bills that you’ll have paid out of pocket on account of the problem for reimbursement. Stellantis will notify sellers and start notifying homeowners round March 31, 2023.
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When you have questions or need extra details about the recall, you’ll be able to name the corporate’s (FCA US, LLC) customer support at 1-800-853-1403. The recall quantity is 13A.
