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

Engine And Engine Cooling — Engine — Diesel

Date Announced

SEP 12, 2017

Vehicles Affected

443,874

Ram Recall #

T51

NHTSA Campaign #

17V562000

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (12)

• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - T51 Owner Interim NF
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 09/14/2017 New Safety Recall Advanced Communication – T5109142017
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Chronology
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
• Chronology
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 2
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - February 2018
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• T51 Fleet Communication Email