Dodge / Ram recall: Fuel system, diesel
What is wrong
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 could happen
If the connectors overheat, the fuel heater may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Dodge Ram 2500 2010–2012
- Dodge Ram 3500 2010–2012
- Dodge Ram 4500 2011–2012
- Dodge Ram 5500 2011–2012
- Ram 2500 2013–2014
- Ram 3500 2013–2014
- Ram 4500 2013–2014
- Ram 5500 2013–2014
- Ram Redundant 4500 2010
- Ram Redundant 5500 2010
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14V635000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Chrysler Group LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 8, 2014
- Owners notified
- Apr 27, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 315,325
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 27, 2009 to Sep 5, 2013
- Part
- Fuel system, diesel; Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel
- Maker's own recall number
- P65
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Dodge / Ram recall: Wheels May 27, 2021
- Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep recall: Air bags Jan 15, 2019
- Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep and more recall: Equipment Dec 21, 2017
- Dodge / Ram recall: Power train Dec 20, 2017
- Dodge / Ram recall: Electrical system Oct 13, 2016
- Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep and more recall: Air bags May 24, 2016
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.