NHTSA Recall 13V122000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V122000; Date: Apr. 3, 2013
The excessive heat under the engine cover may result in an under hood fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 RAM 2500; 2013 RAM 3500
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Manufactured by: Chrysler Group Llc
Affected Units:: 6,143
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 15, 2013
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