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Vehicle recall · NHTSA · Published April 27, 2023

RAM PROMASTER (2020) recall — Power Train

Chrysler recalls 2020 RAM ProMaster vehicles with 62TE transmission for potential park pawl failure causing rollaway. Owners must contact FCA US, LLC for free repairs by June 22, 2023.

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What happened, in plain English

Chrysler is recalling 2020 RAM ProMaster vehicles with a specific transmission model due to a park pawl that may not engage properly, risking vehicle rollaway. This could lead to crashes or injuries if the vehicle moves unexpectedly while parked. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79989-ram-promaster-2020-park-pawl-risk-may-cause-rollaway.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79989-ram-promaster-2020-park-pawl-risk-may-cause-rollaway · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V301000

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“RAM PROMASTER 2020: Park Pawl Risk May Cause Rollaway.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79989-ram-promaster-2020-park-pawl-risk-may-cause-rollaway. Based on NHTSA recall #23V301000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V301000).

Why it’s dangerous

Debris inside the transmission can prevent the park pawl from fully engaging the park gear. This may cause the vehicle to roll away while parked, increasing crash risk if the vehicle moves unexpectedly.

Who’s affected

Owners of 2020 RAM ProMaster vehicles with a 62TE transmission are affected. Drivers who park on slopes or in areas where rollaway could cause injury are at higher risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check if your 2020 RAM ProMaster has a 62TE transmission. The recall covers vehicles mailed from June 22, 2023, with owner notifications sent by that date.

  • Brand
    Chrysler
  • Category
    Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Contact FCA US, LLC

    Call 1-800-853-1403 to schedule a free repair for the transmission or park pawl component.

  2. Get Transmission Inspection

    Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission or components as needed at no cost.

Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, and inspect and replace, as necessary, the transmission or components within the transmission, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 22, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 44A.

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Questions people ask

Why is this recall happening?

The park pawl may not fully engage due to debris inside the transmission, risking vehicle rollaway.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected?

Your 2020 RAM ProMaster with a 62TE transmission is affected. Owner notifications were mailed June 22, 2023.

What should I do if I have this vehicle?

Contact FCA US, LLC at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule a free repair for the transmission or park pawl component.

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We’ve drafted a message you can send Chrysler to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 23V301000 — Chrysler Chrysler

Hello,

I own a Chrysler that is covered by recall 23V301000 from Chrysler.

The official recall notice states: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, and inspect and replace, as necessary, the transmission or components within the transmission, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed June 22, 2023.  Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 44A.

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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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 #23V301000 (April 27, 2023)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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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