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RAM 2500 Recall 17V562: Leaking Water Pump Can Cause Engine Fire

NHTSA campaign 17V562, reported September 12, 2017, 443,874 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain RAM 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks with 6.7L Cummins diesel engines may have Concentric-brand water pumps that lack a vent hole. These pumps can leak coolant.

A leaking water pump raises the risk of an engine compartment fire. If you own an affected vehicle, check your VIN for open recalls and contact an authorized RAM dealer. Dealers will replace the water pump free of charge. You can also call Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 and reference recall number T51.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 17V562Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Problem
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.
Risk
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.

Affected vehicles

RAM 250020132014201520162017
RAM 350020132014201520162017
RAM 450020132014201520162017
RAM 550020132014201520162017