Vehicle recall 22V835000 · November 10, 2022
Ram 2500 and 3500
A build-up of pressure and heat inside the transmission may result in a transmission fluid leak from the dipstick tube.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- FCA US, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ram 2500 and 2020-2022 Ram 3500 vehicles. A build-up of pressure and heat inside the transmission may result in a transmission fluid leak from the dipstick tube.
- Consequence
- Leaking transmission fluid may contact an ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the transmission dipstick and transmission vent assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is ZA3.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V835000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 10, 2022
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Manufacturer campaign
- ZA3
- Owner notification
- December 29, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 250,079
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Vehicles covered
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