NHTSA recall 22V835000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 22V835000 |
| Manufacturer's number | ZA3 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Reported | 2022-11-10 |
| Owners notified | 2022-12-29 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Units potentially affected | 250079 |
| Part numbers | 52109056AB, 52109056AC, 52109057AB, 52109057AC |
| Report | Annual report 1, for 2024 quarter 4 to 2025 quarter 3 |
|---|---|
| Filed with NHTSA | 2025-10-25 |
| Vehicles in the campaign | 250079 |
| Reported remedied | 204220 (81%) |
| Reported unreachable | 2241 |
| Reported removed | 2385 |
These are the manufacturer's totals for the whole campaign at the end of 2025 quarter 3, as filed with NHTSA. They do not say whether one vehicle has been remedied: check the VIN with the official lookups. The reports are from data as of 2026-10-19.
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
Leaking transmission fluid may contact an ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
The 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.
| 2020 RAM 2500 | |
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| 2021 RAM 2500 | |
| 2022 RAM 2500 | |
| 2023 RAM 2500 | |
| 2020 RAM 3500 | |
| 2021 RAM 3500 | |
| 2022 RAM 3500 |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| S2321000007 | 2023-10-02. Service bulletin. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination. Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P0944 ? Loss of Hydraulic Pump Prime, and P0868 ? Transmission Fluid Pressure Low, Set. |
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| 1808223 | 2023-09-25. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may experience the following: ? Cruise control inoperative. This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. |
| 1807423 | 2023-08-21. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may experience one or more of the following: ? Longer crank time than normal. ? Transmission overheat conditions with a message displayed in cluster stating "Transmission oil temperature is too hot". This bulletin involves reprogramming the Engine Control Module/Powertrain Control Module (ECM/PCM) with the latest available software. |
| 1806823 | 2023-07-31. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: ? P1404 - EGR Position Sensor Rationality Closed. ? P2457 - Exhaust Gas Recirculation Cooling System Performance. NOTE: P1404 - EGR Position Sensor Rationality Closed DTC can be erroneously set when P2457 -Exhaust Gas Recirculation Cooling System Performance DTC is set. In addition, the customer may notice one or more of the following conditions: ? **Power Take Off (PTO) disable to high engine oil temperature (DD DP with DF3 Only).** ? In PTO mode, transmission gear engagement is abrupt and idle speed is high when transitioning From Park To Drive/Reverse Gear. This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. |
| 1806723 | 2023-07-31. Service bulletin. . This bulletin involves reprogramming the Engine Control Module/Powertrain Control Module (ECM/PCM) with the latest available software. |
| 1801823 | 2023-04-17. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customer or technician may experience the following: ? **Power Take Off (PTO) disable to high engine oil temperature (DD and DP Cab Chassis only)**. ? Customer may complain of slow PTO idle ramp up. ? Message will appear ?Hot Oil? and exit high idle or PTO mode, when in high idle or PTO mode and running between 10-30 minutes (no load). ? High frequency exhaust noise at idle after cold start. This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. |
| S1808000152 | 2023-04-17. Service bulletin. CEL (Check Engine Lamp) Illuminates, Recent PCM Replace or Flash Update Performed, Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P057B Brake Pedal Position Sensor Circuit Performance, P1572 Brake Pedal Stuck, C0042-54 Brake Pedal Missing Calibration |
| 2103022 | 2023-01-23. Service bulletin. Transmission Control Module (TCM) Updates |
| 1810222REVA | 2023-01-09. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Engine Control Module/Powertrain ControlModule (ECM/PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that one or moreof the following (DTCs) have been set: P0506 - Idle Control System RPM Lower Than Expected. P0299-00 - Turbocharger Underboost. P20EE-00 - NOx Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold. P242F-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction - Ash Accumulation. P1451-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter System Performance. P2463-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction - Soot Accumulation Bank 1. P026B - Injection Timing Performance. P0607-00 - ECU Internal Performance. P20E8-00 - Reductant Pressure Too Low. P0301-00 - Cylinder 1 Misfire. P0302-00 - Cylinder 2 Misfire. P0303-00 - Cylinder 3 Misfire. P0304-00 - Cylinder 4 Misfire. P0305-00 - Cylinder 5 Misfire. P0306-00 - Cylinder 6 Misfire. P1C54-00 - SCR NOx Catalyst Missing. P2706-00 - MS Solenoid Circuit (68RFE Only). P1D73-00 - AGS Performance. P24A5-00 - EGR Cooler Bypass Bank 1 Control Stuck(Sales Code ETM). P0420-00 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1(Sales Code ETM). P2002-00 - Diesel Particulate Filter Efficiency Below Threshold(Sales Code ETM). P0191-00 - Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Performance(Sales Code ETM). P0461-00 - Fuel Level Sensor 1 Performance(Sales Code ETM). P0401-00 - EGR System Performance(Sales Code ETM). P208B-00 - Reductant Pump 1 Control Performance(Sales Code ETM). The customer may also notice one or more of the following: Idle Instability. Harsh downshift clunk during exhaust brake deceleration. Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) gauge erratic when DEF level is low. Stall when putting in reverse in cold ambient temps. Engine stumble during engine warm up. Unstable idle when AC compressor cycles. Engine surge felt while driving(Sales Code ETM). Idle fluctuation. |
| 1803522REVA | 2022-12-12. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. The customer may experience one or more of the following: Customer may complain of slow PTO idle ramp up. Message will appear "Hot Oil" and exit high idle or PTO mode, when in high idle or PTO mode and running between 10-30 minutes (no load). High frequency exhaust noise at idle after cold start. |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.