More Than 240,000 Ram 2500 and 3500 Trucks Recalled For Engine Fire Risk
Fiat Chrysler, now Stellantis, issued a recall of 248,342 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks after receiving 16 reports of engine fires caused by transmission fluid leaks.
The engine fire recall affects 2020–2023 Ram 2500 and 2020–2022 Ram 3500 pickup trucks with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines and 68RFE transmissions. The recall also includes more than 17,000 Ram trucks in Canada.
Pressure and heat can build up inside these six-speed automatic transmissions, causing transmission fluid to leak from the dipstick tube. When the transmission fluid leaks onto hot ignition sources in the engine compartments, engine fires can occur. The engine fires can damage the trucks and potentially injure drivers and passengers.
Ram truck drivers may notice a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on the instrument cluster before the truck experiences an engine fire.
Fiat Chrysler Investigates Ram 2500, Ram 3500 Truck Fires
In June, Fiat Chrysler opened an internal investigation into 2020–2023 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks due to a trend of engine compartment fires. Fiat Chrysler analyzed fire patterns, witness statements and vehicle histories to confirm the trend.
In September and November, Fiat Chrysler analyzed the six-speed transmissions returned from the field. As of November 2, Fiat Chrysler was aware of 16 field reports, 16 warranty claims and one minor injury related to the Ram truck engine fires.
Using field data and engineering change records, Fiat Chrysler determined that the faulty Ram trucks were built between September 4, 2019 (when production of trucks with 68RFE transmissions began) and November 4, 2022. Similar Ram trucks without the six-speed transmissions or built outside of this period are ne included in the engine fire recall.
Ram 2500, 3500 Engine Fire Complaints
Drivers of Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 diesel trucks with these six-speed transmissions reported their vehicle fires to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
2020 Ram 3500 Engulfed In Flame, April 2021
“Truck caught on fire in engine compartment. I had just gotten on the freeway and reached 70MPH when I could see smoke coming from the engine. Pulled over and it quickly became engulfed in flames.”
2021 Ram 2500 Damaged By Engine Fire, August 2021
“At a stop light after 10 min of normal driving on country and city roads my truck started smoking from front passenger wheel well. Smoke intensified and quickly turned black. Immediately pulled over and found flames burning through front passenger wheel liner and from around passenger side battery and intake filter. Fire was put out with fire extinguisher and engine bay sprayed down by fire truck when they arrived on scene. Fire melted through battery case leaking battery acid, parts of the intake filter housing, all surrounding electrical wiring and completely through wheel well. Was building in intensity until put out with fire extinguisher. Truck was purchased in June 2021 and had 0 active recalls. Truck was completely stock.”
2021 Ram 3500 Totaled By Engine Fire, April 2022
“Our vehicle was involved in a total loss fire from the engine compartment while driving. We were driving the unit and noticed smoke, when we were merging to pull off the road flames started coming up and we immediately exited the vehicle and had to run, because it started popping. We were lucky to escape unharmed physically, but the situation could have been much worse. There were no indications or lights warning of engine failure or fire. This occurred on September 2, 2021. At this point in time, there were no recalls on the vehicle. When we contacted Stellantis to report the incident, they concluded their investigation they denied responsibility. A few months after the fact, we received notice of the recall. To date, we have not been reimbursed for the loss of the vehicle, our personal belongings in the vehicle, and the loss of income from no longer having the vehicle. Our insurance company, Stellantis, etc. all inspected the unit related to the claim and confirmed the fire began in the engine compartment.”
Ram Transmission Fluid Leak Recall Remedy
To date, Fiat Chrysler does not have a repair for the six-speed automatic transmissions installed in the affected Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 pickup trucks. The automaker states that the repair is currently under development.
Podle Safety Recall Report, Fiat Chrysler stated that it has a policy of reimbursing owners who paid out of pocket for repairs to a problem that is later subject to a recall. In addition, Fiat Chrysler states that it will “request that customers send the original receipt and/or other adequate proof of payment to the company for confirmation of the expense.”
Fiat Chrysler will send transmission fluid leak recall notices starting December 30, 2022.
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RAM 2500 and 3500 pick-up trucks converted to right-hand drive through RAM Trucks Australia (also known as American Special Vehicles) have come in for two product safety recalls this week, both of which could result in a vehicle fire if left unchecked.
The first relates to a transmission problem and, according to the recall notice, the six-speed automatic transmission of the 6.7-litre six-cylinder turbo-diesel could experience a build-up of pressure and heat, causing fluid to leak.
RAM says a transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a vehicle fire.
A total of 1361 vehicles built between 2020 and 2023 have been identified as needing inspection at an authorised RAM dealership, where corrective work will be carried out, free of charge.
You can view the recall notice on the Department of Transport’s Vehicle Recalls website here and check individual VIN numbers here .
Separately, 1901 examples of RAM 2500 and 3500 vehicles supplied by RTA/ASV between 2021 and 2022 are also at risk of catching fire, this time due to a manufacturing issue with the air heater intake, which may experience an electrical short even with the ignition off.
Owners of affected vehicles are asked to contact their nearest authorised RAM dealer to inspect the vehicle and, if required, replace the intake air heater relay, free of charge.
You can view the recall notice on the Department of Transport’s Vehicle Recalls website here and check individual VIN numbers here .
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The BMW iX1 battery-electric small SUV has been recalled in Australia due to a manufacturing defect that could see the front-right drive shaft become loose and detach from the eDrive system.
If this occurs, BMW acknowledges that it could lead to a sudden loss of motive power, which could in turn increase the risk of an accident.
The driver is likely to be alerted by warning signals in the instrument cluster.
The BMW iX1 was only recently launched by BMW Australia and is the German car-maker’s most affordable electric vehicle. The recall affects vehicles built in 2022 as well as 2023.
Two separate recall notices impacting a total of 132 vehicles were issued today by the federal Department of Transport on its Vehicle Recalls website – you can view them here and here .
VIN lists for the cars are also available here and here .
Owners are being asked to immediately contact a BMW dealer or BMW Australia direct to organise to have the recall carried out, free of charge.
Jaguar I PACE
Another electric SUV from a premium manufacturer is also being recalled, in this case the Jaguar I-PACE .
Due to a manufacturing fault, the high-voltage coolant heater (HVCH) may not operate as intended, which could prevent the driver from defrosting the windscreen. In such a case, poor visibility obviously compromises safety and could increase the risk of an accident.
The recall affects 36 vehicles built between 2020 and 2022 – see the VIN list published by the Department of Transport here – and involves the HVCH being replaced at an authorised Jaguar Land Rover dealer, free of charge.
Owners should contact a dealer direct to organise for the work to be carried out.
You can also view the recall notice on the government’s Vehicle Recalls website here .
Various Mercedes-Benz models
A fresh recall notice has been issued for an ongoing issue impacting various Mercedes-Benz models, relating to a fuel delivery unit that may fail, causing the fuel pump to switch off.
“If this occurs, it could impair the fuel supply to the engine resulting in a loss of power whilst driving,” said Mercedes-Benz in its recall notice. “A loss of power whilst driving could increase the risk of an accident, causing injury or death to vehicle occupants and/or other road users.”
See our earlier report on this issue here , but this week’s recall involves a total of 3597 vehicles sold in 2021 and 2022, including the 205- and new 206-series C-Class, 257-series CLS, 213-series E-Class, 238-series E-Class Coupe/Convertible, 463-series G-Class, 253-series GLC, 167-series GLE/GLS, 223-series S-Class, 232-series SL and the 290-series Mercedes-AMG GT 4-door Coupe.
You can view the recall notice on the Department of Transport’s Vehicle Recalls website here and check individual VIN numbers here .
Citroen C3
Finally this week, six examples of the 2022 Citroen C3 have been called back due to a serious chassis issue that could lead to a cracked crossmember.
“The rear crossmember may not have been manufactured according to specifications and could crack. If this occurs, the vehicle could experience a sudden loss of vehicle control,” said Citroen importer Inchcape in its recall notice.
“A sudden loss of vehicle control whilst driving could increase the risk of an accident, causing injury or death to vehicle occupants and/or other road users.”
You can view the recall notice on the Department of Transport’s Vehicle Recalls website here and check individual VIN numbers here .
