Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) | NHTSA Recall #14V635000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V635000 by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc). Affecting model year 2010-2014 ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured march 27, 2009, to september 5, 2013 Includes 315,325 affected units, Fuel Heater may Leak and could Increase Fire Risk, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2010-2014 ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured march 27, 2009, to september 5, 2013

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.

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V635000
Report Received Date: 2014-10-08T00:00:00
Subject: Fuel heater may leak and could increase fire risk
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Potentially Affected Units: 315,325

Details

MFR Campaign Number: P65
Recall Type: Vehicle
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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 71.01

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NHTSA ID: 14V635000
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