Is the 2017 RAM 5500 safe to drive?

The 2017 RAM 5500 has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

NHTSA Campaign 17V562000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

What Happened

The water pump in your RAM's engine is like a coolant circulator that keeps your engine from overheating. In some 2013-2017 models with the Cummins diesel engine, this pump might not have a small hole to release excess pressure.

Risk if Unfixed

If the pump leaks, coolant can spill into the engine compartment, causing a fire. This could happen while you're driving, and a fire in the engine area can be extremely dangerous.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your dealer will replace the water pump with a revised one that has the necessary safety features, all at no cost to you. Just schedule the repair when you get your recall notice.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #17V562000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 17V562000

What This Recall Means

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?