NHTSA Recall 14V635000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V635000; Date: Oct. 8, 2014
If the connectors overheat, the fuel heater may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 RAM 2500; 2011 RAM 2500; 2012 RAM 2500; 2013 RAM 2500; 2014 RAM 2500; 2010 RAM 3500; 2011 RAM 3500; 2012 RAM 3500; 2013 RAM 3500; 2014 RAM 3500; 2010 RAM 4500; 2011 RAM 4500; 2012 RAM 4500; 2013 RAM 4500; 2014 RAM 4500; 2010 RAM 5500; 2011 RAM 5500; 2012 RAM 5500; 2013 RAM 5500; 2014 RAM 5500
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel
Manufactured by: Chrysler Group Llc
Affected Units:: 315,325
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 27, 2015
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