Vehicle recall 19V818000 · November 15, 2019
2015-2018 Ram Promaster
The engine cooling fan may seize which can cause the cooling fan motor to overheat.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ram ProMaster vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel or 3.6L gasoline engines and air conditioning (A/C). The engine cooling fan may seize which can cause the cooling fan motor to overheat.
- Consequence
- An overheated fan motor increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will inform owners, and dealers will replace the engine cooling fan module, free of charge. Interim owner notifications informing owners of the safety risk were mailed December 10, 2019. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. The recall began July 7, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VB2.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V818000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 15, 2019
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Manufacturer campaign
- VB2
- Owner notification
- July 7, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 99,128
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner; Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ram Promaster (2015-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015
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