What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2020396
- Recall date
- 27 August 2020
- Make
- Ram
- Models
- 4500, 5500, 3500
- Model years
- 2019 to 2020
- Vehicle class
- Truck - Med. & H.D.
- System
- Engine
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 2,111
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnOn certain chassis cab trucks equipped with a Cummins 6.7 L high-output engine, a software problem could cause damage to the connecting rod bearings while the engine is warming up. As a result, a connecting rod could break and cause an engine failure. If this happens, oil could leak onto hot components in the engine compartment. rnNote: A driver may notice abnormal engine noise if a connecting rod fails. rnrnSafety Risk: rnA sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, an engine failure could create the risk of a fire. rnrnCorrective Actions: rnFiat Chrysler Automobiles will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to update the engine calibration software. This will add enhanced engine warm-up protection.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2020396.