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Ram Diesel Trucks May Leak Fuel, Fire Risk

NHTSA campaign 19V498000 · Reported Jun 27, 2019 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

critical How serious is it? About this label

A fuel leak near a possible ignition source increases the risk of a fire. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	19V498000
Reported to NHTSA	Jun 27, 2019
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Part affected	Fuel System, Diesel
Vehicles covered	4 model/year combinations, model years 2019
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Some Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 diesel trucks may have fuel lines that leak fuel into the engine compartment. If that leaking fuel reaches a possible ignition source, it raises the risk of a fire.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2. Contact your dealer at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule an inspection. 3. The repair is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 19V498000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (4)

2019 RAM 2500
2019 RAM 3500
2019 RAM 4500
2019 RAM 5500

Who to contact

RAM — official RAM recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-853-1403

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Ram Diesel Fuel System Recalls: Fuel Leaks and Pump Failures · all 3 RAM recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks, and 3500, 4500, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with diesel engines. The fuel lines may leak fuel into the engine compartment.
Safety risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel lines, replacing them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 18, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V76.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.