Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
What Happened
The diesel fuel heater in your Ram truck is a component that helps your engine warm up in cold weather. It's connected to the engine by a special wire harness.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wire harness gets too hot, it could melt and cause fuel to leak. This could lead to a fire, which is a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
Your Chrysler dealer will upgrade the wire harness with a new, more heat-resistant connector and inspect the fuel heater for any signs of leaks. If there's a problem, they'll replace the fuel heater as well – all free of charge.
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Original — 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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the connectors overheat, the fuel heater may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Original — 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.
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