RAM 2500 2013: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V635000

Make Model Year
RAM 2500 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-04-27 2014-10-08 2014-10-08

Production Dates: 2009-03-27 - 2013-09-05

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: P65

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 315325

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Chrysler Group LLC "Chrysler" is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured March 27, 2009, to September 5, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the electrical connectors of the diesel fuel heater may overheat.

Consequence

If the connectors overheat, the fuel heater may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the harness side connector with a silver plated beryllium copper terminal service kit, and inspect the fuel heater for leaks, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. Chrysler issued interim notification to owners on December 8, 2014. The recall began on April 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P65.

Notes

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.