NHTSA recall 14V-635 (14V635000)
engine and engine cooling recall reported October 8, 2014 - about 315,325 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V635000
- Also written as
- 14V-635
- Manufacturer number
- P65
- Reported
- October 8, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~315,325
- Component
- engine and engine cooling
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
If the connectors overheat, the fuel heater may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-635 when calling a dealer.
Affected 9 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.