NHTSA 17V562000 United States
Ram 2500 recall: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel
Official safety recall 17V562000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Campaign17V562000
ComponentEngine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel
Report date2017-09-12
ManufacturerChrysler (FCA US LLC)
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Ram 5500 | 2013 | United States |
| Ram 5500 | 2014 | United States |
| Ram 5500 | 2015 | United States |
| Ram 5500 | 2016 | United States |
| Ram 5500 | 2017 | United States |
| Ram 4500 | 2013 | United States |
| Ram 4500 | 2014 | United States |
| Ram 4500 | 2015 | United States |
| Ram 4500 | 2016 | United States |
| Ram 4500 | 2017 | United States |
| Ram 3500 | 2013 | United States |
| Ram 3500 | 2014 | United States |
| Ram 3500 | 2015 | United States |
| Ram 3500 | 2016 | United States |
| Ram 3500 | 2017 | United States |
| Ram 2500 | 2013 | United States |
| Ram 2500 | 2014 | United States |
| Ram 2500 | 2015 | United States |
| Ram 2500 | 2016 | United States |
| Ram 2500 | 2017 | United States |
The problem
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.
The leaking water pump can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.
The official 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.