NHTSA Campaign 17V562000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

Issued by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · Reported Sep 12, 2017 · 443,874 vehicles affected

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
RAM 2500 2013 443,874
RAM 2500 2014 443,874
RAM 2500 2015 443,874
RAM 2500 2016 443,874
RAM 2500 2017 443,874
RAM 3500 2013 443,874
RAM 3500 2014 443,874
RAM 3500 2015 443,874
RAM 3500 2016 443,874
RAM 3500 2017 443,874
RAM 4500 2013 443,874
RAM 4500 2014 443,874
RAM 4500 2015 443,874
RAM 4500 2016 443,874
RAM 4500 2017 443,874
RAM 5500 2013 443,874
RAM 5500 2014 443,874
RAM 5500 2015 443,874
RAM 5500 2016 443,874
RAM 5500 2017 443,874

Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V562000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.