RAM 2500, 3500, 4500, 5500 (2013-2017): Engine and engine cooling
Recall 17V562000 · Sep 12, 2017 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
443,874
vehicles affected
443,874
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V562000
- Date
- Sep 12, 2017
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 443,874
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling > Engine > Diesel
- Model years
- 2013-2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is 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.
What can happen
The leaking water pump can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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 covered
4 models, 20 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V562000?
4 models: Ram 2500 (2013-2017), Ram 3500 (2013-2017), Ram 4500 (2013-2017) and 1 more, about 443,874 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V562000?
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.
What can happen?
The leaking water pump can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.