Engine: dieselRecall 14V-635 · Dodge and Ram vehicles
Chrysler Group LLC recall 14V-635 covers 315,325 Dodge and Ram vehicles for a engine: diesel problem, reported to NHTSA on October 8, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q3) shows 71% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V635000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the connectors overheat, the fuel heater may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
The 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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
71%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 9,115 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 27, 2009 to September 5, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.