Recall
Ram 5500 — 17V562000
NHTSA ID
17V562000
Make
Ram
Model
5500
Years Affected
2013
Recall Date
2017-09-12
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Units Affected
443,874
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
T51
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.