Large Recall NHTSA · 17V562000 Reported September 12, 2017

Water pump leak may cause fire

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Engine And Engine Cooling · 443,874 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17V562000
Manufacturer Campaign
T51
Manufacturer
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
443,874
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 12, 2017
Completion Rate
81.11

Defect Summary

Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain 2013-2017 ram 2500, 3500, 3500 cab chassis, 4500 cab chassis, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles, equipped with cummins 6.7l turbo diesel engines that have concentric-brand water pumps without a vent hole. these water pumps may leak coolant.

Safety Consequence

The leaking water pump can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.

Corrective Action

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pumps, free of charge. the recall began february 26, 2018. owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. chrysler's number for this recall is t51.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference recall ID 17V562000 or campaign T51.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17V562000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 17V562000?

NHTSA recall 17V562000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on September 12, 2017. It addresses: Water pump leak may cause fire. The recall affects approximately 443,874 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V562000 or the manufacturer campaign number T51. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.