NHTSA Recall # | 113737 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 14V635000 |
MFG Compaign # | P65 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler Group LLC |
Supplier | RAM |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 2500 |
Model Year | 2014 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL |
Date of notification | 27/04/15 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 27/03/09 |
End date of manufacturing | 05/09/13 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 08/10/14 |
Report created | 08/10/14 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 315325 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | If the connectors overheat, the fuel heater may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire. |
Corrective action | 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. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |