2020–2023 Ram 2500 & Ram 3500 Powertrain / Transmission Recall 22V835000 (Ram ZA3)

NHTSA recall 22V835000 (Ram recall ZA3) covers about 250,079 2020–2023 Ram 2500 & Ram 3500 vehicles (powertrain / transmission), filed with NHTSA Nov 10, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 22V835000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

250,079
vehicles affected (potential)
2020–2023
model years
Nov 10, 2022
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Powertrain / transmission (automatic transmission)

FCA US, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ram 2500 and 2020-2022 Ram 3500 vehicles. A build-up of pressure and heat inside the transmission may result in a transmission fluid leak from the dipstick tube.

The risk

Leaking transmission fluid may contact an ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

The remedy and its status

Dealers will replace the transmission dipstick and transmission vent assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is ZA3.

Status: NHTSA lists Dec 29, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Ram recall number ZA3

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 22V835000 as ZA3. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "ZA3 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Ram 25002020–2023All 2500 recallsYears to avoid
Ram 35002020–2022All 3500 recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Nov 10, 2022
Owner notification
Dec 29, 2022
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Check your VIN for 22V835000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 22V835000 is open, call any Ram dealer's service department and give them the recall number (22V835000 or ZA3). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 22V835000?

NHTSA recall 22V835000 (Ram recall ZA3) covers about 250,079 2020–2023 Ram 2500 & Ram 3500 vehicles (powertrain / transmission), filed with NHTSA Nov 10, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2020-2023 Ram 2500 and 2020-2022 Ram 3500 vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 22V835000?

NHTSA's record for 22V835000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Leaking transmission fluid may contact an ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 22V835000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Ram dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 22V835000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will replace the transmission dipstick and transmission vent assembly, free of charge." NHTSA lists Dec 29, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Ram recall number for 22V835000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as ZA3. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (ZA3) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 22V835000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 22V835000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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