An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225297-ram-1500-2018-recall-engine-and-engine-cooling · Recall date August 13, 2020 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V475000
“RAM 1500 (2018) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling.” GovInfoNow, recall dated August 13, 2020. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225297-ram-1500-2018-recall-engine-and-engine-cooling. Based on NHTSA recall 20V475000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V475000).
FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion by reading the camshaft position signal in the event that the crankshaft position signal is lost, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-2002. FCA US's number for this recall is W58.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V475000 — Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) RAM 1500 (2018) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling Hello, I own a RAM 1500 (2018) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling that is covered by recall 20V475000 from Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). The official recall notice states: FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion by reading the camshaft position signal in the event that the crankshaft position signal is lost, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-2002. FCA US's number for this recall is W58. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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