NHTSA Campaign Id 17V562000; Date: Sep. 12, 2017
The leaking water pump can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Recalled Vehicles:2013 RAM 2500; 2014 RAM 2500; 2015 RAM 2500; 2016 RAM 2500; 2017 RAM 2500; 2013 RAM 3500; 2014 RAM 3500; 2015 RAM 3500; 2016 RAM 3500; 2017 RAM 3500; 2013 RAM 4500; 2014 RAM 4500; 2015 RAM 4500; 2016 RAM 4500; 2017 RAM 4500; 2013 RAM 5500; 2014 RAM 5500; 2015 RAM 5500; 2016 RAM 5500; 2017 RAM 5500
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel
Manufactured by: Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Affected Units:: 443,874
Recall Summary: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.
How to Fix:Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pumps, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is t51.
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.
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