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Model year 2019 · Ram

2019 Ram 2500 / 3500 (Heavy Duty) recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 15 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Ram 2500 / 3500 (Heavy Duty). The most recent was reported on December 1, 2025. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: 2500, 3500.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2019 Ram 2500 / 3500 (Heavy Duty), newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
25V824000December 1, 2025Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain › Inflator
25V010000January 16, 2025Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain › Inflator
22V904000December 8, 2022Structure › Body › Tailgate › Hinge And Attachments
22V140000March 10, 2022Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
22V035000January 27, 2022Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Linkages
21V880000November 12, 2021Fuel System, Diesel › Delivery › Fuel Pump
21V439000June 10, 2021Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Oil/Lubrication
21V398000May 27, 2021Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
20V580000September 24, 2020Seat Belts
20V191000September 10, 2020Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
20V511000August 27, 2020Electrical System › Software
20V207000April 9, 2020Structure
20V043000January 24, 2020Power Train › Automatic Transmission
19V635000August 29, 2019Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper
19V498000June 27, 2019Fuel System, Diesel

Systems involved: Air Bags (2) · Engine And Engine Cooling (2) · Fuel System, Diesel (2) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2) · Structure (2) · Back Over Prevention (1) · Electrical System (1) · Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (1) · Power Train (1) · Seat Belts (1) · Visibility (1) · Wheels (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 25V824000Manufacturer no. C2C, C7C, C8C

Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain › Inflator

Report received by NHTSA
December 1, 2025
Owner notification
December 18, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,589 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Ram 2500 / 3500 (Heavy Duty)
September 3, 2019 – October 22, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
2500, 3500

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 Classic, Ram 2500, and Ram 3500 vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.

Safety risk

An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace one or both side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's numbers for this recall are C2C, C7C, and C8C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 4, 2025.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V824000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V010000Manufacturer no. 05C, 09C, 10C

Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain › Inflator

Report received by NHTSA
January 16, 2025
Owner notification
February 13, 2025
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
6,066 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
2500, 3500

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ram 3500, Ram 1500, 2016-2020 Ram 2500, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.

Safety risk

An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace one or both side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's numbers for this recall are 05C, 09C, and 10C.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V010000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V904000Manufacturer no. ZB8

Structure › Body › Tailgate › Hinge And Attachments

Report received by NHTSA
December 8, 2022
Owner notification
December 22, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,224,078 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
2500, 3500

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate may not latch properly due to misaligned tailgate strikers, which could result in the tailgate opening while driving.

Safety risk

An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the tailgate striker alignment to the box latch and adjust, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is ZB8.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V904000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V140000Manufacturer no. Z20

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Report received by NHTSA
March 10, 2022
Owner notification
March 29, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
370,437 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
2500, 3500

Components: Electronic Stability Control (ESC); Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 2500 and 2021-2022 Dodge Durango vehicles, and 2019-2022 3500 cab chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs. The ABS control module software may prevent the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction indicator light from illuminating during certain conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Safety risk

An ESC malfunction indicator light that fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control problem can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z20.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V140000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V035000Manufacturer no. Z08

Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Linkages

Report received by NHTSA
January 27, 2022
Owner notification
February 15, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
171,789 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
2500, 3500

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 vehicles, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, 5500 Cab Chassis and 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs. The windshield wiper arms may loosen, possibly causing the wipers to function improperly and reduce the driver's visibility in certain weather conditions.

Safety risk

Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will tighten the wiper nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2022. This recall is an expansion of recall number 20V-208. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z08.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V035000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V880000Manufacturer no. Y78

Fuel System, Diesel › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA
November 12, 2021
Owner notification
May 17, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
222,410 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
2500, 3500

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500, 3500 pickup trucks, and Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines. The High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) may fail, resulting in a sudden engine stall without warning.

Safety risk

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the HPFP, update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, and inspect and replace additional fuel system components as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters to inform owners of the safety recall were mailed on January 4, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 17, 2022. Phase 2 owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on March 2, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y78.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V880000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V439000Manufacturer no. Y21

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Oil/Lubrication

Report received by NHTSA
June 10, 2021
Owner notification
June 25, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
32,002 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
3500

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L High Output engine. The engine calibration software may not warn about low oil volume.

Safety risk

Low oil can damage the engine, causing an oil leak or a punctured engine block, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will update the engine calibration software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y21.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V439000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V398000Manufacturer no. Y26, Y36

Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

Report received by NHTSA
May 27, 2021
Owner notification
August 26, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
447,985 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
3500

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2021 RAM 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. Incorrect information in the Service and Owner's Manuals may cause the flanged lug nuts to be over-tightened, which could result in a broken wheel stud and possible wheel separation.

Safety risk

Wheel separation can cause a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the torque specification in the owner's manual and other published service documents. Dealers will also inspect the vehicle's wheel studs, replacing them if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 30, 2021. Campaign Y36 owner notification letters were mailed on November 30, 2021. Campaign Y26 owner notification letters were mailed on December 1, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US's numbers for this recall are Y26 and Y36.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V398000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V580000Manufacturer no. W67

Seat Belts

Report received by NHTSA
September 24, 2020
Owner notification
November 12, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2,114 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
2500

Components: Seat Belts; Seat Belts › Front › Retractor

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and Ram 2500, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 and 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. In the event of a crash, a front seat belt retractor may not properly slow the occupant's forward movement after locking.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, if the front seat belts fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors, free of charge. The recall began November 12, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W67.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V580000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V191000Manufacturer no. W30-W37

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA
September 10, 2020
Owner notification
April 27, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
319,610 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
2500, 3500

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

Safety risk

The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update available as of May 1, 2020. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W30-W37.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V191000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V511000Manufacturer no. W57

Electrical System › Software

Report received by NHTSA
August 27, 2020
Owner notification
September 10, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
32,318 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
3500

Components: Electrical System › Software; Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Oil/Lubrication

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V511000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V207000Manufacturer no. W24, W44

Structure

Report received by NHTSA
April 9, 2020
Owner notification
July 9, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
37,580 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
2500, 3500

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 Pick-up trucks equipped with an accessory bed step. In certain side loading conditions, the bed step may unexpectedly fail while in use.

Safety risk

A bed step that unexpectedly fails while in use increases the risk of injury to the user.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bed step support brace, free of charge. The recall began on July 9, 2020 (RAM 2500) and began on October 6, 2020 (Ram 3500). Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are W24 and W44.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V207000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V043000Manufacturer no. W03

Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Report received by NHTSA
January 24, 2020
Owner notification
March 2, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
87,431 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
2500, 3500

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500 and 3500 Pickup vehicles equipped with six-speed automatic (68RFE) transmissions. A build up of pressure and heat inside the transmission may result in a transmission fluid leak from the dipstick tube.

Safety risk

The leaking transmission fluid may contact the turbocharger or another ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission valve body separator plate and reprogram the powertrain control module. The recall began March 2, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W03.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V043000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V635000Manufacturer no. V98

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper

Report received by NHTSA
August 29, 2019
Owner notification
October 24, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
5,495 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Ram 2500 / 3500 (Heavy Duty)
July 9, 2019 – August 1, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
2500, 3500

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 2500, 3500 and 3500 Cab Chassis trucks. The brake calipers may have been manufactured with an incorrect assembly fluid, which can cause the caliper's rubber seals to swell.

Safety risk

The swollen seals can cause the brakes to drag, potentially overheating the brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake calipers and brake hoses and bleed the brakes, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US' number for this recall is V98.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V635000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V498000Manufacturer no. V76

Fuel System, Diesel

Report received by NHTSA
June 27, 2019
Owner notification
July 18, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
499 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Ram 2500 / 3500 (Heavy Duty)
May 9, 2019 – May 18, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
2500, 3500

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks, and 3500, 4500, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with diesel engines. The fuel lines may leak fuel into the engine compartment.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel lines, replacing them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 18, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V76.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V498000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: December 2, 2025.