The 2023 RAM 5500 has 3 recalls, the most serious involving a heater grid relay in the diesel engine that can short-circuit and start an engine compartment fire, even with the ignition off. This recall covers vehicles equipped with the Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine. On the safety equipment side, the clockspring unit behind the steering wheel can fail, preventing the driver's airbag from deploying in a crash. There is also a steering column control module that can mix up its signals, causing the high beams to switch on when the turn signal is activated, or the turn signals to flash when the high beams are engaged, which can confuse other drivers and reduce the information available to them on the road.
At a glance
What can fail
The steering column control module may not be welded correctly, which can prevent the driver's airbag from deploying during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module at no charge if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The steering column control module may cause the high beams to turn on when you use the turn signal, or activate the turn signal when you use the high beams. The turn signal may also fail to self-cancel.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the steering column control module software and replace the module if needed, at no cost to you.
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.
