The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·17V562000·Announced 2017-09-12

RAM Trucks Recalled for Water Pump Leak Fire Risk

Chrysler is recalling 2013-2017 RAM trucks with specific Cummins diesel engines because a water pump defect may leak coolant and increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire risk) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2017 RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The recall applies to models equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines that have Concentric-brand water pumps without a vent hole. These specific water pumps may leak coolant.

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

The recalled product

Product
RAM 3500, 5500, 4500, 2500
Brand
RAM
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Pickup Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
443,874

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (4)

  • 3500
  • 5500
  • 4500
  • 2500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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