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Dodge in the affected vehicles, the electrical connectors of the diesel fuel heater may overheat.

NHTSA campaign 14V-635 · Reported October 8, 2014 · 315,325 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Dodge Ram, 2500, 3500, 4500 and 5500
VEHICLES AFFECTED
315,325
REMEDY
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.
COST
Free

The short version

Chrysler Group LLC reported a problem with the engine diesel. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

In the affected vehicles, the electrical connectors of the diesel fuel heater may overheat.

WHY IT MATTERS

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

WHAT TO 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.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 14V-635.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2010–2012Dodge Ram
2013–2014Ram 2500
2013–2014Ram 3500
2010–2014Ram 4500
2010–2014Ram 5500

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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