Ram Heavy Duty Pickups Recalled for Engine Fire Risk
Older Ram Heavy Duty pickup trucks are being recalled to address a possible fire risk.
About 86,000 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks, as well as 3500, 4500 and 5500 chassis cabs are affected by the recall, from model years 2007 through 2013. In addition, 2011-2014 Dodge Charger Pursuit sedans are also involved in the recall, where the vehicles have alternators that may be subject to premature diode wear, increasing the potential of engine stalls or engine fires. The American automaker is aware of one minor injury related to the issue, but no crashes.
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Of the affected units, 74,833 are in the U.S., about 10,100 in Canada and 1,100 in Mexico. About 100 units are outside of North America. To resolve the issue, dealerships will replace the faulty alternators.
The problem was first detected by an FCA investigation of fleet-vehicle performance.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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So, how do I find out if this recall involves my truck.
When are the dealers going to be told about it. My dealer has knows nothing about it.