NHTSA Campaign #23V265000

2021 Ram 1500 Recall

Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Control Module (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Issued · Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Affected model years: 2021
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Vehicles affected: 131,700
Report received

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.