The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V498000·Announced 2019-06-27

2019 Ram Trucks Recalled for Diesel Fuel Line Leak Fire Risk

Chrysler is recalling 2019 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 diesel trucks because fuel lines may leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fuel leak that increases the risk of a fire, which constitutes a significant injury/property-damage risk under the rubric for vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks, as well as 3500, 4500, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with diesel engines. The recall involves approximately 499 vehicles.

The defect involves fuel lines that may leak fuel into the engine compartment. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel lines, replacing them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 18, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
RAM 5500, 4500, 3500, 2500
Brand
RAM
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Light Truck
Hazard
Affected units
499

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)

  • 5500
  • 4500
  • 3500
  • 2500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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