ZA3 Transmission Fluid Leak May Cause Fire – 2020-2023 Ram 2500 & 2020-2022 Ram 3500

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-835 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) Submission Date : NOV 10, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-835 Manufacturer Recall No. : ZA3 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) Address : 800 Chrysler Drive CIMS 482-00-91 Auburn Hills MI 48326-2757 Company phone : 1-800-853-1403 Population : Number of potentially involved : 248,342 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2020-2022 Ram 3500 Vehicle Type : Body Style : PICKUP TRUCK Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Some 2020-2022 MY Ram 3500 trucks equipped with the Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine and 68RFE transmission (“68RFE”) may experience transmission fluid expelling from the dipstick tube, which may come into contact with an ignition source within the engine compartment. The suspect period began on September 18, 2019, when production of Ram 3500 vehicles equipped with the 68RFE began, and ended on November 4, 2022, when FCA US LLC (“FCA US”) began containing suspect vehicles under plant control. The suspect period was determined using field data and engineering change records. Similar vehicles not included in the recall population are not equipped with the 68RFE or were produced before or after the suspect period. The total affected vehicles for this model is 48,965. Production Dates : SEP 18, 2019 – NOV 04, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-835 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Vehicle 2 : 2020-2023 Ram 2500 Vehicle Type : Body Style : PICKUP TRUCK Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Some 2020-2023 MY Ram 2500 trucks equipped with the Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine and 68RFE may experience transmission fluid expelling from the dipstick tube, which may come into contact with an ignition source within the engine compartment. The suspect period began on September 4, 2019, when production of Ram 2500 vehicles equipped with the 68RFE began, and ended on November 4, 2022, when FCA US began containing suspect vehicles under plant control. The suspect period was determined using field data and engineering change records. Similar vehicles not included in the recall population are not equipped with the 68RFE or were produced before or after the suspect period. The total affected vehicles for this model is 199,377. Production Dates : SEP 04, 2019 – NOV 04, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : In certain circumstances, a build up of pressure and heat inside the transmission may result in transmission fluid being expelled from the dipstick tube, which may come in contact with ignition sources within the engine compartment and lead to a vehicle fire. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : A vehicle fire can result in increased risk of occupant injury and/or injury to persons outside the vehicle, as well as property damage. Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : Vehicle occupants may notice a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on the instrument cluster prior to the event. Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-835 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name 1 : Transmission Assembly Component Description : Auto HDRFE 4WD Component Part Number : 52109056AB, 52109056AC Component Name 2 : Transmission Assembly Component Description : Auto HDRFE 2WD Component Part Number : 52109057AB, 52109057AC Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : • On June 7, 2022, the FCA US Technical Safety and Regulatory Compliance (“TSRC”) organization opened an investigation into 2020-2023 MY Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks as a result of a detection of a potential trend of engine compartment fires. • From June 2022, through November 2022, TSRC analyzed fire patterns, witness statements, and vehicle histories to confirm the events were trend-related. • During September and November 2022, FCA US Powertrain Engineering analyzed returned transmissions from the field. • As of November 2, 2022, FCA US is aware of 16 CAIRS, 16 field reports, and 16 warranty claims potentially related to this issue for all markets with dates of receipt ranging from March 24, 2022 to October 12, 2022. • As of November 2, 2022, FCA US is aware of one minor injury and no fatalities potentially related to this issue for all markets. • On November 3, 2022, FCA US determined, through the Vehicle Regulations Committee, to conduct a voluntary safety recall of the affected vehicles. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-835 Page 4 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : FCA US will conduct a voluntary safety recall on all affected vehicles. The remedy is currently under development. FCA US has a longstanding policy and practice of reimbursing owners who have incurred the cost of repairing a problem that subsequently becomes the subject of a field action. To ensure consistency, FCA US, as part of the owner letter, will request that customers send the original receipt and/or other adequate proof of payment to the company for confirmation of the expense. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Remedy is currently under development. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : NR Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : **11/10/2022: FCA US will notify dealers and begin notifying owners on or about 12/30/2022. Planned Dealer Notification Date : DEC 30, 2022 – DEC 30, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : DEC 30, 2022 – DEC 30, 2022 * NR – Not Reported

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11/12/2022 New Safety Recall Advanced Communication – ZA3 FCA US LLC (FCA US) has announced a safety recall on certain 2020 through 2023 Model Year (DJ) Ram 2500 Pickup and 2020 through 2022 Model Year (D2) Ram 3500 Pickup vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine and 68RFE automatic transmission. REASON FOR THIS SAFETY RECALL In certain circumstances, a buildup of pressure and heat inside the transmission may result in transmission fluid being expelled from the dipstick tube, which may come in contact with ignition sources within the engine compartment and lead to a vehicle fire. SERVICE ACTION FCA US will conduct a voluntary safety recall on all affected vehicles. The remedy is currently under development. Dealers will be notified of the launch of this safety recall by way of established communication methods. This recall is estimated to launch in the 1st Quarter of 2023. We ask that you please take the time to ensure that your personnel are aware of this communication and are prepared to execute a customer friendly process for inquiries regarding involved vehicles. Customer Services Field Operations FCA US LLC

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11/17/2022 New Safety Recall Advanced Communication – ZA3 FCA US LLC (FCA US) has announced a safety recall on certain 2020 through 2023 Model Year (DJ) Ram 2500 Pickup and 2020 through 2022 Model Year (D2) Ram 3500 Pickup vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine and 68RFE automatic transmission. VINs identified as being involved in this campaign are currently live and searchable. Stop sale is in effect for the above-identified vehicles. Vehicles impacted by a stop sale are eligible for reimbursement allowance through the Recall Floorplan Reimbursement Policy (RFPRP), which can be requested upon recall claim submission. REASON FOR THIS SAFETY RECALL In certain circumstances, a buildup of pressure and heat inside the transmission may result in transmission fluid being expelled from the dipstick tube, which may come in contact with ignition sources within the engine compartment and lead to a vehicle fire. SERVICE ACTION FCA US will conduct a voluntary safety recall on all affected vehicles. The remedy for this condition is not currently available. Dealers will be notified of the launch of this safety recall by way of established communication methods. This recall is estimated to launch in 1st Quarter of 2023. We ask that you please take the time to ensure that your personnel are aware of this communication and are prepared to execute a customer friendly process for inquiries regarding involved vehicles. Customer Services Field Operations FCA US LLC IMPORTANT: Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer new vehicle inventory. Federal law requires you to complete this recall service on these vehicles before retail delivery. Violation of this requirement by a dealer could result in a civil penalty of up to $21,000 per vehicle. Involved vehicles can be determined by using the VIP inquiry process.

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-835 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) Submission Date : NOV 22, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-835 Manufacturer Recall No. : ZA3 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) Address : 800 Chrysler Drive CIMS 482-00-91 Auburn Hills MI 48326-2757 Company phone : 1-800-853-1403 Population : Number of potentially involved : 248,804 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2020-2022 Ram 3500 Vehicle Type : Body Style : PICKUP TRUCK Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Some 2020-2022 MY Ram 3500 trucks equipped with the Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine and 68RFE transmission (“68RFE”) may experience transmission fluid expelling from the dipstick tube, which may come into contact with an ignition source within the engine compartment. The suspect period began on September 18, 2019, when production of Ram 3500 vehicles equipped with the 68RFE began, and ended on November 8, 2022, when FCA US LLC (“FCA US”) began containing suspect vehicles under plant control. The suspect period was determined using field data and engineering change records. Similar vehicles not included in the recall population are not equipped with the 68RFE or were produced before or after the suspect period. The total affected vehicles for this model is 49,122. Production Dates : SEP 18, 2019 – NOV 08, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-835 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Vehicle 2 : 2020-2023 Ram 2500 Vehicle Type : Body Style : PICKUP TRUCK Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Some 2020-2023 MY Ram 2500 trucks equipped with the Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine and 68RFE may experience transmission fluid expelling from the dipstick tube, which may come into contact with an ignition source within the engine compartment. The suspect period began on September 4, 2019, when production of Ram 2500 vehicles equipped with the 68RFE began, and ended on November 8, 2022, when FCA US began containing suspect vehicles under plant control. The suspect period was determined using field data and engineering change records. Similar vehicles not included in the recall population are not equipped with the 68RFE or were produced before or after the suspect period. The total affected vehicles for this model is 199,682. Production Dates : SEP 04, 2019 – NOV 08, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : In certain circumstances, a build up of pressure and heat inside the transmission may result in transmission fluid being expelled from the dipstick tube, which may come in contact with ignition sources within the engine compartment and lead to a vehicle fire. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : A vehicle fire can result in increased risk of occupant injury and/or injury to persons outside the vehicle, as well as property damage. Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : Vehicle occupants may notice a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on the instrument cluster prior to the event. Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-835 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name 1 : Transmission Assembly Component Description : Auto HDRFE 4WD Component Part Number : 52109056AB, 52109056AC Component Name 2 : Transmission Assembly Component Description : Auto HDRFE 2WD Component Part Number : 52109057AB, 52109057AC Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Not a differerent manufacturer Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : • On June 7, 2022, the FCA US Technical Safety and Regulatory Compliance (“TSRC”) organization opened an investigation into 2020-2023 MY Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks as a result of a detection of a potential trend of engine compartment fires. • From June 2022, through November 2022, TSRC analyzed fire patterns, witness statements, and vehicle histories to confirm the events were trend-related. • During September and November 2022, FCA US Powertrain Engineering analyzed returned transmissions from the field. • As of November 2, 2022, FCA US is aware of 16 CAIRS, 16 field reports, and 16 warranty claims potentially related to this issue for all markets with dates of receipt ranging from March 24, 2022 to October 12, 2022. • As of November 2, 2022, FCA US is aware of one minor injury and no fatalities potentially related to this issue for all markets. • On November 3, 2022, FCA US determined, through the Vehicle Regulations Committee, to conduct a voluntary safety recall of the affected vehicles. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-835 Page 4 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : FCA US will conduct a voluntary safety recall on all affected vehicles to replace the transmission dipstick and transmission vent assembly. FCA US has a longstanding policy and practice of reimbursing owners who have incurred the cost of repairing a problem that subsequently becomes the subject of a field action. To ensure consistency, FCA US, as part of the owner letter, will request that customers send the original receipt and/or other adequate proof of payment to the company for confirmation of the expense. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Remedy is a new transmission dipstick and new transmission vent assembly. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : NR Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : **11/10/2022: FCA US will notify dealers and begin notifying owners on or about 12/30/2022. Planned Dealer Notification Date : DEC 30, 2022 – DEC 30, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : DEC 30, 2022 – DEC 30, 2022 * NR – Not Reported

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