NHTSA Complaint #11513207 — 2021 RAM 2500 ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11513207
Vehicle	2021 RAM 2500
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	March 19, 2023
Date Filed	March 22, 2023
Mileage	42,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2021 Ram 2500. The contact stated that after the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V835000 (Power Train) he became aware that the replacement dipstick was 15-inches long instead the previous 44-inches in length. Additionally, the dipstick stated that it was not intended to check the transmission fluid level. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and advised the contact to take the vehicle to dealer to have the fluid level checked. The contact was not provided information for the change in the dipstick. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.

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