NHTSA (USA)High Risk
At a glance
What can fail
A faulty steering column control module may prevent the driver's side air bag from deploying during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the steering column control module at no cost to you.
The 2022 RAM 4500 has 5 recalls, the most serious being a fire risk from an electrical short in a relay that can ignite an engine compartment fire whether the ignition is on or off. All recalls on this vehicle apply only to trucks equipped with the Cummins 6.7L turbo diesel engine, with the exception of the steering recall noted below. The engine control module can also develop an internal short that causes the engine to stall and fail to restart, leaving the truck without drive power. Both the fire risk and the engine stall issue stem from separate electrical faults, but each affects the same diesel-equipped trucks. On the safety equipment side, a fault in the steering column control module can prevent the driver's airbag from deploying in a crash, and this concern affects a broader range of Ram trucks regardless of engine.
At a glance
What can fail
A faulty steering column control module may prevent the driver's side air bag from deploying during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the steering column control module at no cost to you.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
An electrical short can develop in the heater grid relay whether the ignition is on or off, potentially causing an electrical hazard.
What the fix does
The heater grid relay will be replaced at no cost to you at an authorized dealer.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The engine control module may contain a misaligned capacitor that shorts out, causing the module to lose internal communication ability.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the engine control module at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A fault in the engine control module can create a short circuit, causing the engine to stall and potentially prevent restart.
What the fix does
The engine control module will be replaced at a dealership.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
An electrical short in the intake heater relay can cause a vehicle fire whether the ignition is on or off.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the relay and replace it if needed. Insulating material will be applied if a related recall is open.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
