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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 17V562📅 Sep 13, 2017

2013–2017 Ram 2500 & 2013–2017 Ram 3500 + 2 more recall: engine

⚠️ What's wrong

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 risk

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

🔧 The fix

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.

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
17V562000
Manufacturer recall #
T51
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
443,874
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Owner phone
1-800-853-1403
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Feb 26, 2018
Built
Oct 24, 2012 – Feb 28, 2017
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 17V562 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 17V562?

2013–2017 Ram 2500 & 2013–2017 Ram 3500 + 2 more. 443,874 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

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