RecallWatchUSA

Home / Recalls / Vehicles

Dodge, RAM 2010–2014 Engine And Engine Cooling recall

Recalled October 8, 2014 · NHTSA recall 14V635000 · Dodge

Hazard
If the connectors overheat, the fuel heater may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the harness side connector with a silver plated beryllium copper terminal service kit, and inspect the fuel heater for leaks, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. Chrysler issued interim notification to owners on December 8, 2014. The recall began on April 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P65.
Units
315,325 units

Description

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured March 27, 2009, to September 5, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the electrical connectors of the diesel fuel heater may overheat.

What to do

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the harness side connector with a silver plated beryllium copper terminal service kit, and inspect the fuel heater for leaks, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. Chrysler issued interim notification to owners on December 8, 2014. The recall began on April 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P65.

Product
Dodge 2500 · Dodge 3500 · Dodge 4500 · Dodge 5500 · Dodge RAM 2500 · Dodge RAM 3500 · Dodge RAM 4500 · Dodge RAM 5500 · Dodge redundant 4500 · Dodge redundant 5500
Manufacturer(s)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov

Dodge, RAM 2010–2014 Engine And Engine Cooling recall | RecallWatchUSA