RAM 2500 (2017) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling
Chrysler is recalling 2013-2017 RAM 2500 trucks with leaking Concentric water pumps that could cause engine compartment fires. Owners must get free water pump replacements.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The leaking water pump can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling certain 2013-2017 RAM 2500 trucks that have a water pump which may leak coolant. This leak could lead to an engine fire in the vehicle's engine compartment. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226346-chrysler-ram-2500-2017-recall-water-pump-leak-risk-for.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226346-chrysler-ram-2500-2017-recall-water-pump-leak-risk-for · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V562000
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“Chrysler RAM 2500 (2017) recall: Water pump leak risk for engine fire.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226346-chrysler-ram-2500-2017-recall-water-pump-leak-risk-for. Based on NHTSA recall #17V562000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V562000).
Why it’s dangerous
The water pump leaks coolant, which can cause the engine compartment to overheat. This overheating may lead to a fire if the coolant reaches hot surfaces.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2013-2017 RAM 2500 trucks with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix are at risk of engine compartment fire.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your RAM 2500 has a Concentric water pump without a vent hole. This applies to vehicles with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines from 2013 to 2017.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Chrysler
Call Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule a water pump replacement.
Get Water Pump Replacement
Dealers will replace the water pump free of charge for affected vehicles.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The water pump may leak coolant, which can cause an engine compartment fire.
How do I know if my truck is affected?
Check if your RAM 2500 has a Concentric water pump without a vent hole, especially if it has a Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine from 2013 to 2017.
Is there a deadline for fixing this?
The recall began February 26, 2018, but there is no specific deadline for the replacement.
Contact Chrysler
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chrysler to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V562000 — Chrysler Chrysler Hello, I own a Chrysler that is covered by recall 17V562000 from Chrysler. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V562000 (December 9, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.