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Recall 20V043000

NHTSA safety recall campaign 20V043000. Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 87,431 units potentially affected.

Remedy available
Affected Units
87,431
Affected Vehicles
4
Makes
1
Model Years
2
Campaign #
20V043000
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Report Date
Jan 24, 2020
Notification Date
Unknown
Remedy Date
Unknown
Affected Population
87,431
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER (FCA US LLC)
Country
US
Make
RAM
Model Years
2019, 2020

Risk Summary (Consequence)

The leaking transmission fluid may contact the turbocharger or another ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

Defect Summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500 and 3500 Pickup vehicles equipped with six-speed automatic (68RFE) transmissions. A build up of pressure and heat inside the transmission may result in a transmission fluid leak from the dipstick tube.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission valve body separator plate and reprogram the powertrain control module. The recall began March 2, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W03.

Key Dates

Report Date
Jan 24, 2020
Owner Notification
Unknown
Remedy Available
Unknown

Affected Vehicles

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Affected Vehicles
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Recalls Affecting the Same Makes

Campaigns touching RAM from other manufacturers (last 3 years)

Same-Make Recall Activity

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Same-Make Recall Activity
CampaignReport DateManufacturerComponentUnits
26V059000Feb 2, 2026CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC)ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL456,287
25V882000Dec 18, 2025CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC)AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE52,565
25V876000Dec 17, 2025ROLLX VANSEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:86
25V824000Dec 1, 2025CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC)AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR1,589
25V826000Dec 1, 2025CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC)ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL72,509
25V765000Nov 6, 2025CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC)AIR BAGS:FRONTAL532
25V720000Oct 23, 2025CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC)ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY300,691
25V665000Oct 6, 2025CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC)ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR:CONTROLLER:SOFTWARE790
25V618000Sep 17, 2025READING TRUCK GROUP LLCTRAILER HITCHES10
25V592000Sep 11, 2025CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC)AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR1,761

Consumer Complaints Referencing This Campaign

NHTSA complaints whose narratives mention 20V043000

Referencing Complaints

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Referencing Complaints
Complaint IDIncident DateVehicleComponentNarrative Snippet
2022120Sep 8, 20232016 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEEPOWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle, the transmiss…
1852556Sep 1, 20212019 RAM 2500FUEL SYSTEM, DIESELThe contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V881000 (Fuel System, Di…
1852557Sep 1, 20212019 RAM 2500POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V881000 (Fuel System, Di…
1691892Aug 5, 20202014 RAM 2500POWER TRAINTHIS IS THIRD TIME REPORTING/ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE...... PLEASE REFERENCE TO CASE # 11348377 FROM ABOUT 7 AUGUST AND REF…
1688328Aug 5, 20202014 RAM 2500POWER TRAINPLEASE REFER TO TRACKING NUMBER 11348377, YOU ASSIGNED THAT TO MY ORIGINAL COMPLAINT WITH NO FEEDBACK OR UPDATES. NOW Y…
1665941May 1, 20202019 RAM 2500ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2019 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING SMOKE SUDDENLY CAME FROM UNDER THE HO…
1665942May 1, 20202019 RAM 2500POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2019 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING SMOKE SUDDENLY CAME FROM UNDER THE HO…
1656270Mar 13, 20202019 RAM 2500POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V043000 (POWE…
1654093Mar 13, 20202019 RAM 2500POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V043000 (POWER TRAIN…
1654810Mar 1, 20202019 RAM 2500POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V043000 (POWER TRAIN…

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