Dodge RAM Recall R/2020/094: The Transmission May Experience A Build Up Of Pressure And Heat Inside The Transmission, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 9 Apr 2020
- Launched
- 3
- vehicles in the UK
- W03
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Dodge recalled RAM vehicles built between 11 October 2018 and 27 January 2020. Expelled transmission fluid may come in contact with the turbocharger or other ignition sources within the engine compartment and lead to a vehicle fire. The dealer will replace the transmission valve body separator plate and reprogram the Powertrain Control Module. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Expelled transmission fluid may come in contact with the turbocharger or other ignition sources within the engine compartment and lead to a vehicle fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE TRANSMISSION MAY EXPERIENCE A BUILD UP OF PRESSURE AND HEAT INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION Defect: Expelled transmission fluid may come in contact with the turbocharger or other ignition sources within the engine compartment and lead to a vehicle fire Remedy: Replace the transmission valve body separator plate and reprogram the Powertrain Control Module.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the transmission may experience a build up of pressure and heat inside the transmission.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the transmission valve body separator plate and reprogram the Powertrain Control Module. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
RAM built between 11 October 2018 and 27 January 2020 may be included. Dodge estimates 3 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Dodge, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Dodge.
- Book with any franchised Dodge dealer, quoting the campaign code W03 or the DVSA reference R/2020/094. See how to get a Dodge recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAMThe flanged wheel nuts may have been over- torqued | Book soon | R/2022/057 | |
| RAMSide airbag may not deploy as intended | Urgent | R/2015/190 | |
| Dakota, Durango, Magnum, RAMPassenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly | Urgent | R/2015/128 | |
| RAMRear axle may seize | Book soon | R/2015/122 |
This is one of 24 Dodge recalls in DVSA’s data. The Dodge recall launched before it was R/2020/093 on 9 Apr 2020, for the occupant restraint control module (orc) may inadvertently deploy the airbags and/or…. The one launched after it was R/2020/251 on 21 Sep 2020, for the driver's airbag emblem may have become loose or detached. You can also see every Dodge recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/094, launched 9 April 2020. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.