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Recall 14V-635

Chrysler Group LLC recalled the 2010 to 2012 Dodge Ram 2500 and 9 other models: Fuel system, diesel; Engine and engine cooling (engine, diesel).

At a glance

Campaign number
14V-635
Reported
October 8, 2014
Vehicles affected
315,325 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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-[removed]. Chrysler's number for this recall is P65.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles