2021–2023 Ram (4 models) Electrical System Recall 23V060000 (Ram 13A)

NHTSA recall 23V060000 (Ram recall 13A) covers about 302,067 2021–2023 Ram (4 models) vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Feb 9, 2023. NHTSA lists a PARK-OUTSIDE advisory: owners should park outside and away from buildings until the repair is done.

Source: NHTSA campaign 23V060000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

Park outside: NHTSA safety advisory

NHTSA lists a park-outside advisory for this campaign. Owners should park affected vehicles outside and away from buildings until the recall repair is done.

302,067
vehicles affected (potential)
2021–2023
model years
Feb 9, 2023
filed with NHTSA
Park outside
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Electrical system (wiring, relays/solenoids)

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ram 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, and 4500, 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine. An electrical short may occur in the heater grid relay with the ignition on or off.

The risk

An electrical short in the relay can result in an engine compartment fire with the ignition on or off, increasing the risk of injury.

The remedy and its status

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the relay, free of charge. This will be a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2023 model year vehicles. FCA US will notify dealers on or about 3/23/2023 and begin notifying owners on or about 4/5/2023. Phase 2 will include 2022 model year vehicles and Phase 3 will include 2021 model year vehicles. FCA US will notify dealers and owners on or about 4/27/2023 for Phase 2 and 5/11/2023 for Phase 3. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed March 28, 2023. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 5, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 13A. This recall is an expansion of and supersedes recall number 21V-798.

Status: NHTSA’s record says the remedy is not yet available (interim owner notice). Owners get a second letter when the fix is ready.

Ram recall number 13A

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 23V060000 as 13A. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "13A 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 25002021–2023All 2500 recallsYears to avoid
Ram 35002021–2023All 3500 recallsYears to avoid
Ram 45002021–2023All 4500 recallsYears to avoid
Ram 55002021–2023All 5500 recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Feb 9, 2023
Owner notification
Apr 4, 2023
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Check your VIN for 23V060000

  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 23V060000 is open, call any Ram dealer's service department and give them the recall number (23V060000 or 13A). 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 23V060000?

NHTSA recall 23V060000 (Ram recall 13A) covers about 302,067 2021–2023 Ram (4 models) vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Feb 9, 2023. NHTSA lists a PARK-OUTSIDE advisory: owners should park outside and away from buildings until the repair is done. It covers certain 2021-2023 Ram 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, and 4500, 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 23V060000?

NHTSA's record for 23V060000 carries a park-outside advisory: owners should park outside and away from buildings and other vehicles until the recall repair is done.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 23V060000?

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 23V060000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete." NHTSA’s record says the remedy is not yet available (interim owner notice). Owners get a second letter when the fix is ready. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Ram recall number for 23V060000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 13A. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (13A) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 23V060000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 23V060000, 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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