RAM 4500 2016: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V562000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 4500 | 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
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 leaking water pump can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.
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.
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.
