Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 17V562000

Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2017-09-12.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V562000

Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
443,874
Reported to NHTSA
2017-09-12
Owners notified
2018-02-26

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Scope of coverage

20 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
Ram 25002017 2016 2015 2014 2013
Ram 35002017 2016 2015 2014 2013
Ram 45002017 2016 2015 2014 2013
Ram 55002017 2016 2015 2014 2013

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.