Over 490, 000 Ram Diesel Pickup Trucks Under Recall

Chrysler Fiat has recalled over 400, 000 Ram series pickup trucks due to a leaking water pump that could lead to a fire.

The National Highway Trafic Safety Administration has announced Chrysler Fiat's recall of hundreds of thousands of Dodge series diesel pickup trucks. The leaking water pump can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.The vehicles are equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines that water pumps without a vent hole. These water pumps may leak coolant, causing a fire in the engine compartment.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pumps, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 1, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T51.