Its Shop Time Mondays: Tesla And RAM Are Recalling Approximately 570,000 Vehicles

1. Taillight May Fail to Illuminate

A taillight that fails to illuminate may reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V844000

Manufacturer Tesla, Inc.

Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Number of Units Affected 321,628

Summary

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. One or both taillights may intermittently fail to illuminate.

Remedy

Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 14, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-016. 

2. Transmission Fluid Leak May Cause Fire

Leaking transmission fluid may contact an ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V835000

Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Components POWER TRAIN

Potential Number of Units Affected 248,342

Summary

FCA US, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ram 2500 and 2020-2022 Ram 3500 vehicles. A build-up of pressure and heat inside the transmission may result in a transmission fluid leak from the dipstick tube.

Remedy

The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 30, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is ZA3.