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.
Chrysler (FCA US) – Engine Cover Creates Risk of Engine Fire
| Report Received Date | 04/03/2013 |
| NHTSA ID | 13V122000 |
| Consequence Summary | The excessive heat under the engine cover may result in an under hood fire. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | N19 |
| Potentially Affected | 6143 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13V122000) |
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