Ram heavy-duty diesel pickups recalled due to risk of engine fire | National

DETROIT (AP) — Stellantis is recalling nearly 250,000 Ram heavy-duty diesel pickup trucks in the U.S. because transmission fluid can leak and cause engine fires.

The recall affects certain 2020 through 2023 Ram 2500 trucks and certain 2020 through 2022 Ram 3500 trucks.

All have a 6.7 liter Cummins diesel engine and a 68-RFE transmission.

The company says heat and pressure can build up in the transmission, throwing fluid out of the dipstick tube.

If liquid gets on a hot engine part, it can cause a fire.

Stellantis, formerly Fiat Chrysler, is still developing the repair. In the meantime, the company says owners can drive the trucks, but drivers should contact their dealer if they see an alarm on their dashboard.

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