RAM PROMASTER (2018) recall — Equipment
Chrysler recalls certain 2015-2018 Ram ProMaster vehicles with overheating fan motors that could cause fire. Owners will receive free replacement of the cooling fan module.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An overheated fan motor increases the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling 2015-2018 Ram ProMaster vehicles with 3.0L diesel or 3.6L gasoline engines that have a risk of fire due to an overheated fan motor. This issue requires replacing the engine cooling fan module to prevent fire. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225318-chrysler-2018-ram-promaster-overheated-fan-motor-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225318-chrysler-2018-ram-promaster-overheated-fan-motor-fire-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V818000
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“Chrysler 2018 RAM Promaster: Overheated Fan Motor Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225318-chrysler-2018-ram-promaster-overheated-fan-motor-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #19V818000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V818000).
Why it’s dangerous
The engine cooling fan can seize, causing the fan motor to overheat. This overheating increases the risk of fire, especially in vehicles with air conditioning.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2015-2018 Ram ProMaster vehicles with 3.0L diesel or 3.6L gasoline engines and air conditioning are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix are at risk of fire.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle has a 3.0L diesel or 3.6L gasoline engine and air conditioning. The recall covers 2015-2018 Ram ProMaster models.
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What to do — step by step
Stop Using Vehicle Temporarily
Do not drive the vehicle until the cooling fan module is replaced to prevent fire risk.
Contact Chrysler Customer Service
Call 1-800-853-1403 to get instructions on the free replacement of the cooling fan module.
What NHTSA says to do
Chrysler will inform owners, and dealers will replace the engine cooling fan module, free of charge. Interim owner notifications informing owners of the safety risk were mailed December 10, 2019. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. The recall began July 7, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VB2.
Questions people ask
What vehicles are affected by this recall?
2015-2018 Ram ProMaster vehicles with 3.0L diesel or 3.6L gasoline engines and air conditioning.
How can I get the fix for this issue?
Chrysler will mail a second notice with instructions for free replacement of the engine cooling fan module.
When will I receive the replacement part?
The recall began July 7, 2020, and owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available.
Contact Chrysler
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chrysler to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V818000 — Chrysler Chrysler Hello, I own a Chrysler that is covered by recall 19V818000 from Chrysler. The official recall notice states: Chrysler will inform owners, and dealers will replace the engine cooling fan module, free of charge. Interim owner notifications informing owners of the safety risk were mailed December 10, 2019. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. The recall began July 7, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VB2. 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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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V818000 (November 15, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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