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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 14V635📅 Oct 8, 2014

2010–2012 Dodge RAM 2500 & 2010–2012 Dodge RAM 3500 + 8 more recall: engine

⚠️ What's wrong

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured March 27, 2009, to September 5, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the electrical connectors of the diesel fuel heater may overheat.

💥 The risk

If the connectors overheat, the fuel heater may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.

🔧 The fix

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the harness side connector with a silver plated beryllium copper terminal service kit, and inspect the fuel heater for leaks, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. Chrysler issued interim notification to owners on December 8, 2014. The recall began on April 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P65.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
14V635000
Manufacturer recall #
P65
Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicles affected
315,325
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Owner phone
1-800-853-1403
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 27, 2015
Built
Mar 27, 2009 – Sep 5, 2013
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 14V635 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 14V635?

2010–2012 Dodge RAM 2500 & 2010–2012 Dodge RAM 3500 + 8 more. 315,325 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Dodge dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-853-1403.