NHTSA Campaign #17V562000

2013–2017 Ram 5500 Recall

Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Diesel

Issued December 9, 2017 · Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Affected model years
2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Vehicles affected
443,874
Report received
December 9, 2017

Summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2017 RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines that have Concentric-brand water pumps without a vent hole. These water pumps may leak coolant.

Consequence

The leaking water pump can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pumps, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T51.

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.

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Related

Data sourced from the NHTSA Recalls database.

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