2017 Ram 3500 6.7 Cummins Recall

[Butch50]

I don't know if anybody else here got this mail yet from Ram.

It is for a recall for a possible fire in the engine compartment because of a water pump problem. It may fail without any warning and could cause an engine fire

They have no cure for it at this time.

I don't know if this is for any other 2017 Ram Cummins models or not.

Recall: T51/NHTSA 17V-562

[bighog01]

Got my notice for my 2014 3500 yesterday

[SidecarFlip]

Grit dog wrote:

SidecarFlip wrote:
All water pumps fail eventually anyway. I guess looking for a coolant leak under the truck (in the front) is too much to ask of an owner. Kind of like checking tire pressures or checking the oil.....

Right??
But I have a tpms and low oil light.....why would I check anything.....

Knowing you, I would presume that to be sarcastic,

[reppoc12]

WTP-GC wrote:
I have a 2014 Ram 3500, so likely not affected by this.
But if I did receive the notice, I'd pin it on the bulletin board next to the other 5 or 6 recalls I've gotten and have yet to address

I have the same truck, except for the flat bed, and received a notice yesterday. I suspect yours is coming.

[Larry-D]

My 2015 is included.

[Grit_dog]

SidecarFlip wrote:
All water pumps fail eventually anyway. I guess looking for a coolant leak under the truck (in the front) is too much to ask of an owner. Kind of like checking tire pressures or checking the oil.....

Right??
But I have a tpms and low oil light.....why would I check anything.....

[FishOnOne]

Vette Racer wrote:
Yep, got my letter yesterday for my 2016 3500, it reads that there is not a fix at this time and will be notified when one becomes available. Guess we should just quit using them until they have a fix, NOT! Kind of a stupid letter to send out IMO.

Actually the letter has served the purpose. You have been legally notified of a potential problem.

[WTP-GC]

I have a 2014 Ram 3500, so likely not affected by this.
But if I did receive the notice, I'd pin it on the bulletin board next to the other 5 or 6 recalls I've gotten and have yet to address

[SidecarFlip]

I'd say, simple answer is... look under the truck for deposits (coolant) on the ground before starting it....

When your water pump fails, the seal fails and the coolant drips out the weep hole.

Guess I'm the minority, I always look under mine, everytime prior to starting.

[Vette_Racer]

Yep, got my letter yesterday for my 2016 3500, it reads that there is not a fix at this time and will be notified when one becomes available. Guess we should just quit using them until they have a fix, NOT! Kind of a stupid letter to send out IMO.

[cummins2014]

Ron3rd wrote:

ScottG wrote:
I'm sure the 3500's will be next. There is no difference between their engines.

The 3500's are included. They just don't go back as far in model years for some reason.

Got mine for my 2014 Ram 3500 last week.

[cummins2014]

SidecarFlip wrote:
All water pumps fail eventually anyway. I guess looking for a coolant leak under the truck (in the front) is too much to ask of an owner. Kind of like checking tire pressures or checking the oil.....

Huh ! All water pumps fail, wow !! have I been lucky after 55 years owning cars ,and trucks, not one water pump. Couple fuel pumps 🙂

[SidecarFlip]

All water pumps fail eventually anyway. I guess looking for a coolant leak under the truck (in the front) is too much to ask of an owner. Kind of like checking tire pressures or checking the oil.....

[IdaD]

My truck already puked its water pump but I do have the recall notice on my Ram app. Not sure if the water pump I have on the truck now is bad or not, it was just installed back in late July. Once the pumps are available I'll run it in and have it looked at.

[Lar_s]

Just got mine yesterday for 2015. I had the mechanic look at it 2 weeks ago during an oil change at the dealer and he said it wasn't the model being recalled. On the other hand a friend with the same truck in San Antonio already had the fire. Go figure.

[Ron3rd]

ScottG wrote:
I'm sure the 3500's will be next. There is no difference between their engines.

The 3500's are included. They just don't go back as far in model years for some reason.