Vehicle recall 23V265000 · April 13, 2023
2021 Ram 1500
The powertrain control module software may cause an incorrect fuel mixture condition in the engine, and result in an engine stall.
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 2021 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 5.7L eTorque engines. The powertrain control module software may cause an incorrect fuel mixture condition in the engine, and result in an engine stall.
- Consequence
- An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module calibration software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 27, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 37A.
- 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
- 23V265000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 13, 2023
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Manufacturer campaign
- 37A
- Owner notification
- April 27, 2023
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 131,700
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
Vehicles covered
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