RAM 2500 2016: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V562000

Make Model Year
RAM 2500 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-02-26 2017-09-12 2017-09-13

Production Dates: 2012-10-24 - 2017-02-28

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: T51

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 443874

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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

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.

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.