2020-2023 Ram 2500 and 3500 recalled in Australia

The factory-backed company responsible for importing and converting Ram Trucks to right-hand drive in Australia has recalled 1361 examples of the Ram 2500 and 3500, due to a manufacturing defect which could lead to a transmission fluid leak and vehicle fire.

The recall affects examples of the 2500 and 3500 pick-ups sold by Ram in Australia between 2020 and 2023.

The recall notice, lodged with the Department of Infrastructure, says: "Due to a manufacturing defect, the transmission may experience a build-up of pressure and heat causing transmission fluid to leak. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a vehicle fire.

"A vehicle fire could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users and bystanders, and/or damage to property."

From January 2020 to the end of July 2023, Ram has reported 1450 examples of the Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 as sold in Australia – with the former outselling the latter by more than 10-to-one.

A full list of vehicle identification numbers for the 1361 vehicles involved in the recall can be found here.

American Special Vehicles – operating as Ram Trucks Australia – has advised it will contact affected owners in writing when parts become available, requesting they make an appointment at any authorised Ram dealership to have the work carried out free of charge.

For more information, owners can contact Ram Trucks Customer Assist by phone on 1300 681 792.