Engine Cooling System problems of the 2011 Dodge Ram 5500

Two problems related to engine cooling system have been reported for the 2011 Dodge Ram 5500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 10/08/2014

Tl- the contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 5500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v635000 and 13v527000 (engine and engine cooling , fuel system, diesel) and (steering) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced the failure. Kb.

2 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 02/23/2013

The contact owned a 2011 Dodge Ram 5500. The contact stated that the vehicle caught on fire under the front of the vehicle near the engine compartment. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was destroyed. It was unknown if a police and a fire report were filed. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v635000 (engine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel) and 13v527000 (steering); however, the recall notices were received after the vehicle was destroyed due to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.




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