NHTSA recall 17V562000
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel
RAM 2500 and 3 more
Reported Sep 12, 2017443,874 vehicles affectedChrysler (FCA US LLC)Maker’s number T51Built Oct 24, 2012 – Feb 28, 2017
The defect
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.
The risk
The leaking water pump can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.
The 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.