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Diesel Truck Recalls and Warranty Extensions by Engine: Power Stroke, Cummins and Duramax
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Before you pay for a high-pressure fuel pump, a turbo actuator or a DEF heater, check whether the manufacturer already agreed to fix it. Some of the most expensive diesel repairs are covered by a recall or a warranty extension, and only one of those shows up when you type a VIN into NHTSA's lookup. One Ram owner told NHTSA they paid $5,400 for a turbo before learning a warranty extension covered the same part on the model year before theirs.
This report lists every diesel-specific safety recall we found for heavy-duty Ford, Ram and GM pickups from 1994 to 2026 (39 of 423 campaigns on these trucks), plus 28 warranty extensions, special coverage and customer satisfaction programs from the manufacturers' bulletins. It explains which kind of program is which and how to check yours.
The short answer
- Safety recalls: run your VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup. Open safety recalls show there, and the dealer fixes them free.
- Warranty extensions, special coverage, customer satisfaction programs and emissions recalls: these usually do not show on NHTSA's lookup. Ask a dealer of your brand to check the VIN, or use the brand's owner website.
- The big ones by engine: the 7.3's cam sensor (07V-553); the 6.0's injector control module harness (05V-270); the 2020-2022 6.7 Power Stroke's fuel pump software (24V-957); the 2019-2020 Ram's high-pressure pump (21V-880) and the 2021-2023 Ram grid heater relay (21V-163, 21V-798, 23V-060); the L5P block heater (19V-328, 21V-496).
- Extensions worth asking about: Ford's 6.7 NOx sensor, SCR and DPF extensions (2013-2016 trucks), Ram's turbo actuator extension on 2015 trucks and its 6.7 emissions extension (2013-2019), GM's glow plug and injector coverages.
- The catch: NHTSA's index lists program titles, not their terms, and many have ended. Ask before you pay, keep the repair order if you already paid.
Four kinds of free fix, and where each one shows up
| Kind | Who orders it | Shows on NHTSA's VIN lookup? | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety recall | The manufacturer, reported to NHTSA | Yes | Ram 21V-880: high-pressure fuel pump can fail and stall the engine |
| Emissions recall | The manufacturer, under EPA rules | Usually no | Ram 67A: engine calibration, 2013-2018 Ram 2500/3500 |
| Warranty extension or special coverage | The manufacturer, for a known weak part | No | Ford 20M06: DPF on 2015-2016 Super Duty with code P2002 |
| Customer satisfaction program | The manufacturer, as a goodwill repair | No | Ford 21M01: DEF heater and sender on 2013-2016 6.7 trucks |
All four are free at a franchised dealer when the truck qualifies. aggregated Only the first is guaranteed to appear when you check a VIN with NHTSA, which is why owners miss the others.
Safety recalls that are specific to the diesel
| Engine | Recall (maker number) | Trucks | What and the free fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford 7.3 Power Stroke | 07V-553 (07S57) | 1997-2003 Super Duty, Excursion, E-Series | Camshaft position sensor may work intermittently and stall the engine; dealers fit an improved sensor |
| 09V-399 (09S09) | 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 F-250 to F-550 diesel, 2000-2003 Excursion diesel | Speed control deactivation switch can leak, overheat and burn, engine on or off; dealers add a fused harness | |
| Ford 6.0 Power Stroke | 04V-327 (04S15) | 2003 trucks and SUVs with the 6.0 | Loose engine ground stud can overheat the radio suppression strap and start a fire; dealers replace the stud |
| 05V-270 (05S34) | 2004-2005 trucks, SUVs and vans with the 6.0 | Stall without warning; dealers upgrade or replace the injector control module (FICM) harness and/or the ICP sensor connector | |
| Ford 6.4 Power Stroke | 07V-139 (07S49) | 2008 F-250 to F-550 | Excessive DPF temperatures, white smoke, possible flame from the tailpipe; dealers reprogram the engine computer |
| 07V-140 (07S50) | 2008 trucks with the 6.4 | Battery positive wire can chafe on a splash shield bolt and short; dealers reposition the wire | |
| Ford 6.7 Power Stroke | 13V-535 (13S10) | 2011-2012 F-350 to F-550 ambulance package | Exhaust gas temperature sensor problem can cause power loss and a stall; dealers replace the sensor |
| 16V-778 (16S39) | 2017 F-250 to F-550 built March-August 2016 | Fuel conditioning module shield can come loose and open the drain valve, leaking fuel; dealers replace the shield | |
| 18V-894 | 2017-2019 Super Duty with a block heater (and F-150) | Block heater cable splice can corrode and overheat; dealers disable, then replace the cable | |
| 19V-278 | 2017-2019 Super Duty repaired under 18V-894 | Block heater cable splice may have been damaged during the first repair; disable, then replace | |
| 20V-365 (20S33) | 2020 F-250, F-350, F-550 diesel | Untempered torque converter damper plate can fracture and stall the engine; dealers replace the transmission | |
| 22V-256 (22S22) | 2020 Super Duty with the 6.7 | Transmission washer debris can stop the truck holding Park; dealers replace a gearset | |
| 22V-013 (22S01) | 2021 Super Duty and F-650/750 with the 6.7 | Secondary fuel filter cap can develop a pinhole and leak fuel; dealers replace both fuel filters | |
| 24V-957 (24S78) | 2020-2022 Super Duty and F-600 to F-750 | Biodiesel deposits can lead to high-pressure fuel pump failure and loss of drive power; dealers update engine and transmission software | |
| 26V-158 (26S17) | 2020-2022 trucks repaired incorrectly under 24V-957 | Same pump risk; dealers update the engine computer software again | |
| Ram 5.9 Cummins | 97V-068 | 1995 diesel pickups | Engine-driven vacuum pump can let oil into the brake booster hoses and reduce brake assist; check valve and new hose |
| 97V-126 | 1997 diesel trucks | Exhaust pipe can heat the dash silencer pad until it smolders; pad replaced with a heat shield | |
| 01V-037 | 1994-1995 diesel pickups | Throttle cable can fray or break and keep the throttle open; cable and bell crank lever replaced | |
| 02V-161 | 1997-1998 diesel pickups | Throttle linkage joints can corrode and stick; rod ends and ball studs replaced | |
| 98V-207 | 1998 24-valve pickups | Low-pressure fuel supply tube can fracture and leak fuel; tube replaced | |
| 98V-209 | 1998 24-valve pickups | Speed sensor signal can cause a high idle; engine controller software replaced | |
| 03V-033 (C02) | 2003 Cummins with manual transmission | Elevated idle after long cruise control use; engine controller reprogrammed | |
| Ram 6.7 Cummins | 08V-641 | 2007-2008 Ram 2500/3500 pickups | Silencer pad can sag onto the EGR cooler and start a fire; dealers add a bracket |
| 14V-635 | 2010-2014 Ram 2500-5500 built March 2009-September 2013 | Fuel heater connectors can overheat and the heater can leak fuel; new terminals, heater inspected | |
| 15V-592 | 2016 Ram 2500-5500 built July 31-August 13, 2015 | Engine control module can short and stall the engine; ECM replaced | |
| 17V-562 (T51) | 2013-2017 Ram 2500-5500 with Concentric water pumps | Water pump without a vent hole can leak coolant, fire risk; pump replaced | |
| 19V-498 (V76) | 2019 Ram 2500-5500 diesel | Fuel lines can leak in the engine compartment; lines inspected and replaced | |
| 20V-511 (W57) | 2019-2020 Ram 3500-5500 chassis cab, High Output | Weak warm-up protection can starve rod bearings and puncture the block; calibration update | |
| 21V-439 (Y21) | 2019-2020 Ram 3500-5500 chassis cab, High Output | Software may not warn about low oil; calibration update | |
| 21V-880 | 2019-2020 Ram 2500-5500 | High-pressure fuel pump can fail and stall the engine; pump replaced, software updated, fuel system inspected | |
| 21V-163 (Y08) | 2021 Ram 2500-5500 | Intake heater grid relay can short and start a fire; relay inspected or replaced | |
| 21V-798 | 2021-2022 Ram 2500-5500 | Heater grid relay short can cause a fire, ignition on or off; park outside until repaired | |
| 23V-060 | 2021-2023 Ram 2500-5500 | Heater grid relay can short, engine compartment fire; relay replaced, phased campaign | |
| 22V-642 (Z87) | 2022 Ram 2500-5500 | ECM capacitor can short and cut drive power; ECM replaced | |
| GM Duramax | 01V-220 | 2001 pickups with the 6.6 diesel | Brake warning light may not come on when brake fluid is low; wiring connection relocated |
| 19V-328 (N182206310) | 2017-2019 Silverado/Sierra 2500/3500 (and 2019 4500-6500) with the block heater | Block heater cord or terminals can short, fire risk; heater replaced, cord rerouted | |
| 21V-496 | 2017-2019 Silverado/Sierra 2500/3500 with the block heater | Block heater cable can short, fire risk; heater and cord replaced (owners whose heater was disabled get a program) | |
| 23V-047 | 2017-2019 Silverado/Sierra 2500/3500 with dual tanks | Rear tank can collapse and stop fuel transfer, stall; tank and pump module inspected, vent hose added | |
| 24V-797 | 2020-2022 Silverado/Sierra diesels (and other GM diesels) | Transmission control valve can fail and lock the rear wheels; software update plus special coverage |
Source: NHTSA recall records (api.nhtsa.gov), every campaign returned for Ford F-250 to F-550 and Excursion, Dodge/Ram 2500-5500 and Chevrolet/GMC Silverado and Sierra HD, 1994-2026, read 2026-10-16. Kept: recalls specific to the diesel, its engine bay or its fuel system, plus diesel-only drivetrain recalls. Summaries shortened; check your VIN for the exact coverage.
What stands out.
- Fire risks dominate the engine-bay recalls: block heater cords (Ford 2017-2019, GM 2017-2019), Ram's grid heater relay (2021-2023), fuel leaks from filters, lines and heaters, a silencer pad on the 2007-2008 Ram's EGR cooler. verified
- Two recent recalls go after the fuel pump that hurts these trucks most: Ram's 21V-880 replaces the high-pressure pump on 2019-2020 trucks; Ford's 24V-957 updates software on 2020-2022 Super Duty because biodiesel deposits can lead to pump failure, and 26V-158 redoes trucks that were repaired incorrectly the first time. verified
- The 2001-2016 Duramax has no engine safety recall in our scan. GM's fixes for the LB7 injectors, the LMM computer and the LML glow plugs came as special coverage and campaigns (below), not recalls.
- A recall marked "complete" may not be fully fixed. The GM block heater recalls allowed dealers to disable the heater as an interim step; GM offers replacement under a separate program, and an owner told NHTSA their truck showed no open recall with the heater still disabled. verified
Warranty extensions, special coverage and campaigns
| Engine | Number | Kind | Model years | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford 6.4 Power Stroke | CSP-08B06 | Service campaign | 2008 | Cooling system Venturi tee installation |
| CSP-09B08 | Service campaign | 2008-2009 | Injector o-rings that can let fuel into the crankcase | |
| Ford 6.7 Power Stroke | 15M01 | Extended coverage | 2011-2012 | Exhaust gas temperature sensors |
| 18M04 | Extended coverage | 2011-2012 F-450/F-550 chassis cab over 14K GVWR | NOx sensors | |
| 18M05 | Extended coverage | 2011-2012 F-450/F-550 | Turbocharger | |
| 20M06 | Warranty extension | 2015-2016 Super Duty | DPF, when code P2002 is present | |
| 21N02, 21N05 | Warranty extension | 2013-2016 | Front and rear NOx sensors | |
| 21N06 | Warranty extension | 2013-2016 | SCR (selective catalytic reduction) system | |
| 21M01 | Customer satisfaction program | 2013-2016 | DEF (reductant) heater and sender assembly repair | |
| 22N14 | Customer satisfaction program | 2011-2012 | Engine computer reprogram for inspection failures (P2073, P2074) | |
| Ram 6.7 Cummins | 81-016-1053 | Emissions recall | 2013 Ram 2500/3500 | DPF wiring |
| 67A | Emissions recall | 2013-2018 Ram 2500/3500 | Engine calibration | |
| XQ1 (25-003-24) | Warranty extension | 2013-2019 Ram 2500/3500 | 6.7L diesel emissions warranty extension | |
| X99 (09-005-22) | Warranty extension | 2015 Ram 2500/3500 | Turbocharger actuator | |
| X93 (09-001-22) | Warranty extension | 2013-2015 Ram 4500/5500 | Turbocharger actuator, updated part | |
| VB6 | Emissions recall | 2019 Ram 2500/3500 | Diesel engine calibration | |
| X97 (09-014-22, 0901723) | Warranty extension | 2021-2022 Ram 2500-5500 | DPF, with a particulate matter sensor installed | |
| XR1 (14-008-24, 25-006-24) | Warranty extension | 2019-2022 Ram 2500/3500 | DEF freezing, with code P203E | |
| 90A | Customer satisfaction | 2019-2022 Ram 2500-5500 | Diesel exhaust fluid | |
| GM Duramax | 04039 | Special policy | 2001-2004 (LB7) | Injectors, replace |
| 07057 | Special coverage | 2002-2004 LB7, California and clean-fuel emissions | Glow plugs | |
| 08142 | Service campaign | 2007-2008 LMM | Engine computer reprogram (EEPROM) | |
| 14653 | Special coverage | 2011-2014 Silverado/Sierra HD (LML) | Indirect fuel injector that can become stuck | |
| 15114A | Special coverage | LML | Glow plugs that set a check-engine light | |
| N212338290 | Special coverage | L5P (2018-2019 in NHTSA's index) | Glow plugs | |
| N192264210 | Customer satisfaction | 2017-2019 L5P | Block heater replaced where the recall disabled it | |
| N212354170 | Emissions recall | 2020 L5P | Regeneration cycle update | |
| N232415860 | Emissions recall | 2024 L5P | Injector flow adjustment in the engine computer |
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications index (1995-2024 files), titles only. NHTSA does not publish the terms (miles, years, conditions), and many of these programs have ended. Ask a dealer to check your VIN.
How to use this list. Find your engine and model year, then ask a dealer whether your VIN is included and whether the program is still open. Several of these come with conditions in the title itself: Ford's DPF extension requires code P2002; Ram's DEF freezing extension requires code P203E. verified
"Since mine failed at 48,000 miles, this could be a continuation."
Owner of a 2016 Ram 2500 who paid $5,400 for a turbo and actuator, then learned of the 2015 extension, 2025. NHTSA complaint 11663742
How to check a truck, step by step
- NHTSA's lookup first. Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows open safety recalls from the major manufacturers.
- Then the manufacturer. The brand's owner website or any franchised dealer can show safety recalls, emissions recalls and open programs on the VIN. Ask specifically about warranty extensions and special coverage for the engine.
- Ask for the printout. A dealer's VIN history also shows which campaigns were completed, which matters when you are buying.
- If you already paid, ask the dealer or the manufacturer's customer service whether the program covers reimbursement, and keep the repair order and parts invoice. Some recall notices describe reimbursement for earlier repairs; terms vary by program. aggregated
What we cannot tell you
- The terms of each program. NHTSA's index lists titles. Miles, years and conditions are in the owner letters and dealer bulletins, which are not public there. Owner-quoted terms appear in our engine articles, marked as such.
- Whether a program is still open. Many have ended. Only the manufacturer can say for your VIN.
- Every recall on these trucks. We kept the 39 that are specific to the diesel, its engine bay, its fuel system or diesel-only drivetrain parts. Brakes, airbags, steering and body recalls also apply to diesel trucks; check the VIN for all of them.
- Emissions recall details. We list Ram's 67A, VB6 and others by title only and do not summarize their legal background.
FAQ
How do I check my truck for recalls by VIN?
Enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for open safety recalls. Then ask a dealer of your brand, or use its owner website, for emissions recalls, warranty extensions and customer satisfaction programs, which usually do not appear in NHTSA's lookup.
Is there a recall on the 6.7 Powerstroke fuel pump?
Yes, for 2020-2022 Super Duty trucks: recall 24V-957 (Ford 24S78) updates engine and transmission software because biodiesel deposits can lead to high-pressure pump failure, and 26V-158 redoes trucks repaired incorrectly under it. Earlier 6.7 trucks have no fuel pump recall in our scan.
What recalls does the 6.0 Powerstroke have?
Two engine recalls in our scan: 04V-327 (2003, loose engine ground stud, fire risk) and 05V-270 (2004-2005, stalling; dealers upgrade the injector control module harness or the ICP sensor connector). Ford also had many service bulletins on the 6.0 that are not recalls.
What is the Ram Cummins emissions recall 67A?
An emissions recall on 2013-2018 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks with the 6.7 Cummins that updates the engine calibration. It is an emissions recall, so it may not appear on NHTSA's safety recall lookup; ask a Ram dealer whether your VIN is included and completed. Ram also lists an XQ1 emissions warranty extension for 2013-2019 trucks.
Does GM have an extended warranty on Duramax parts?
GM issued special coverage rather than recalls for several Duramax parts: LB7 injectors (2001-2004), LB7 glow plugs on California trucks, the LML indirect fuel injector and glow plugs, and L5P glow plugs. Terms are not in NHTSA's index, and many have ended; a GM dealer can check your VIN.
Do recalls expire?
An open safety recall stays on the VIN until it is done, and the repair is free for the trucks it covers. Warranty extensions and special coverage have their own time and mileage limits, and customer satisfaction programs can end. Check before assuming either way.
Go deeper
- Engine articles with the details behind each recall: 7.3 · 6.0 · 6.4 · 6.7 Power Stroke · 5.9 Cummins · 6.7 Cummins 2007.5-2018 · 6.7 Cummins 2019+ · Duramax LB7-LMM · Duramax LML · Duramax L5P
- Related: Which trucks have the CP4 pump · DEF warning and 5 mph derate
- Platforms: 6.7 Power Stroke · 6.7 Cummins · 2019+ 6.7 Cummins · Duramax L5P
- How we verify and tag facts
Sources. NHTSA recall records (api.nhtsa.gov), every campaign returned for heavy-duty Ford, Ram and GM pickups, model years 1994-2026, read 2026-10-16; summaries shortened, campaign numbers given so you can read each record in full. Program numbers and titles from NHTSA's manufacturer communications index (1995-2024 files). Owner quote from a NHTSA complaint, capitalization normalized. Torque Index aggregates and cross-checks public information, takes no paid placement and does not provide repair or inspection services.