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2013 RAM 3500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Recalls

3 recalls Highest severity: Critical

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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Safety Recalls

Critical #17V562000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
What Happened
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 if Unfixed
The leaking water pump can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Free Fix
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.
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Critical #14V635000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
What Happened
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.
Risk if Unfixed
If the connectors overheat, the fuel heater may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Free 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.
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Critical #13V122000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
What Happened
Your 2013 Dodge Ram 2500 or 3500 truck has a problem with the engine cover, which can trap too much heat under it.
Risk if Unfixed
This can cause a fire under the hood, which is a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
Chrysler will replace the engine cover with a new design for free, so you don't have to pay a thing.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks manufactured January 7, 2013, through March 6, 2013. The engine cover may trap an excessive amount of heat under the cover.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The excessive heat under the engine cover may result in an under hood fire.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing engine cover with one that is a different design, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed on May 31, 2013. A second letter was mailed to owners with instructions on how to obtain the free remedy on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N19.
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