NHTSA recall 17V-562 (17V562000)
engine and engine cooling recall reported September 12, 2017 - about 443,874 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 17V562000
- Also written as
- 17V-562
- Manufacturer number
- T51
- Reported
- September 12, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- ~443,874
- Component
- engine and engine cooling
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
The leaking water pump can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-562 when calling a dealer.
Affected 4 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.