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.