Is the 2013 RAM 3500 safe to drive?

The 2013 RAM 3500 has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

Campaign 13V122000

Critical Plain English 2013-04-03

What This Recall Means

Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

What Happened

Your 2013 Dodge Ram 2500 or 3500 truck has a problem with the engine cover, which can trap too much heat under it.

Risk if Unfixed

This can cause a fire under the hood, which is a serious safety risk.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Chrysler will replace the engine cover with a new design for free, so you don't have to pay a thing.

Affected Vehicles

2013 RAM 3500

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #13V122000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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