NHTSA campaign 19V757000 · Manufacturer campaign VB1
Ram Recall 19V-757: EGR Cooler May Crack and Cause Fire
NHTSA recall 19V757000 (Manufacturer campaign VB1) was reported by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) on October 24, 2019, with 107,980 vehicles potentially affected (per NHTSA). NHTSA's record lists the Ram 1500 for model years 2014–2019. Owners were notified on April 16, 2020, per NHTSA.
Updated daily from NHTSA's recall files
Is my vehicle included?
This page lists, by model year, the vehicles NHTSA's recall record names for campaign 19V757000 in the model years try.vin imports (1995 and later); NHTSA's own record can list more. A model year on the list doesn't mean every vehicle of that year is included, and some may already have been repaired.
To see whether a specific vehicle is included and still needs the repair, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Key facts
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V757000 (also written 19V-757 or 19V757)
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Manufacturer campaign number
- VB1
- Report received
- Potentially affected
- 107,980 vehicles (per NHTSA)
- Component
- Engine and Engine Cooling — Exhaust System — Emission Control — Gas Recirculation Valve (EGR VALVE)
- Owners notified
Repair completion: 91.79% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
NHTSA cautions against comparing completion rates across recalls or manufacturers. How try.vin reads them.
Vehicles listed for this recall
NHTSA's recall record lists these vehicles for recall 19V757000. try.vin imports model years 1995 and later, so NHTSA's own list can be longer. Model years with a try.vin recall page link to it. Build dates are NHTSA's range for a model year (per NHTSA); a vehicle built in that range is not necessarily included.
NHTSA's recall notice
As NHTSA's recall record states it for campaign 19V757000.
Defect description
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 1500 Classic Pickup trucks equipped with 3.0L Eco Diesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold.
Safety consequence
Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and, as necessary, replace the intake manifold. The recall began April 16, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VB1.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Sources
Official NHTSA notice for recall 19V757000
Campaign details come from NHTSA's recall files, which try.vin imports once a day. The plain-language subject and the completion rate come from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Recalls Data dataset. How try.vin reads recall data.