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NHTSARecalled Apr 3, 2013 · #13V122000

Engine Cover Creates Risk of Engine Fire

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks manufactured January 7, 2013, through March 6, 2013. The engine cover may trap an excessive amount of heat under the cover. The excessive heat under the engine cover may result in an under hood fire.

Product details

Product
Engine Cover Creates Risk of Engine Fire
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Model numbers
2013 Dodge
UPCs

What you should do

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing engine cover with one that is a different design, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed on May 31, 2013. A second letter was mailed to owners with instructions on how to obtain the free remedy on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N19.

View the official CPSC notice