Recall 14V635000

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Report Date
20141008
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Affected Vehicles
20 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

If the connectors overheat, the fuel heater may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2010 RAM 2500
2010 RAM 3500
2010 RAM 4500
2010 RAM 5500
2011 RAM 2500
2011 RAM 3500
2011 RAM 4500
2011 RAM 5500
2012 RAM 2500
2012 RAM 3500
2012 RAM 4500
2012 RAM 5500
2013 RAM 2500
2013 RAM 3500
2013 RAM 4500
2013 RAM 5500
2014 RAM 2500
2014 RAM 3500
2014 RAM 4500
2014 RAM 5500

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.