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NHTSARecalled Oct 8, 2014 · #14V635000

Fuel Heater may Leak and could Increase Fire Risk

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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

Product details

Product
Fuel Heater may Leak and could Increase Fire Risk
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Model numbers
2014 Ram
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice