RAM 1500 (2014-2019): Engine and engine cooling
Recall 19V757000 · Oct 24, 2019 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
107,980
vehicles affected
107,980
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V757000
- Date
- Oct 24, 2019
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 107,980
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling > Exhaust system > Emission control > Gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
- Model years
- 2014-2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 1500 Classic Pickup trucks equipped with 3.0L Eco Diesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold.
What can happen
Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and, as necessary, replace the intake manifold. The recall began April 16, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VB1.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 6 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V757000?
1 model: Ram 1500 (2014-2019), about 107,980 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V757000?
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and, as necessary, replace the intake manifold. The recall began April 16, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VB1.
What can happen?
Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.