Yeh I think so as well, even though they call it a heat shield , it looks like it may keep your hands off of the hot egr stuff but it looks more cosmetic to me, and I too hate things missing, although parts like that I some times take off and keep on a shelf if it holds in heat or makes servicing a pain, I have not had mine off yet we will see how it looks when its off.. the dodge part number is 68027072AA glad to help.