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NHTSA Recall 20V511000 — Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Official NHTSA recall 20V511000 covers 6 vehicle applications. Review the reported defect, safety consequence, remedy, and VIN-check next step.

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What this official recall record says

NHTSA campaign 20V511000 was received on 2020-08-27 and is associated with 12 source rows covering 6 listed vehicle applications. The manufacturer shown in the record is Chrysler (FCA US LLC).

applications
6
campaign number
20V511000
potential units
32,318
manufacturer campaign number
W57

SOURCES

safety

What the owner should do next

Check the VIN in the official recall lookup. If the campaign applies, contact an authorized dealer about the remedy; recall remedies are normally handled through the manufacturer program. If warning signs or unsafe operation are present, stop driving and arrange safe transport.

do not drive
No
park outside
No
vin check required
Yes
recommended channel
dealer

SOURCES

causes

Defect described in the recall record

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 cab chassis built with a Cummins 6.7L High Output engine. Inadequate warmup protection can cause a lack of oil film on the engine connecting rod bearings while the engine is reaching operating temperature. This can result in engine damage and connecting rod failure, which could potentially puncture the engine block.

campaign number
20V511000
official record
NHTSA recall

safety

Safety consequence in the official record

A damaged engine block may leak oil, which can contact hot engine or exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.

do not drive
No
park outside
No

repair options

Official remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the engine calibration software to enhance the engine warm up protection, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W57.

vin applicability required
Yes
dealer confirmation required
Yes

applicability

Vehicle applications listed for this campaign

The normalized NHTSA rows contain 6 applications across 1 makes and 3 model labels. This list describes campaign records, not confirmation that an individual VIN is open or unrepaired.

listed application count
6

components

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

applications

  • RAM
  • RAM
  • RAM
  • RAM
  • RAM
  • RAM

SOURCES

methodology

Limits of this database record

Campaign applicability and remedy completion are VIN-specific and can change. This page summarizes the official campaign record; it does not inspect the vehicle, determine whether a symptom is caused by the recalled defect, or replace current instructions from NHTSA or the manufacturer.

source rows
12
vin check required
Yes
individual vehicle verified
No