RAM 2010 RAM 5500 Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2010 RAM 5500
Brand
RAM
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2010
Chrysler Group LLC is recalling certain 2010 RAM 5500 vehicles due to fuel system, diesel issues. If the connectors overheat, the fuel heater may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured March 27, 2009, to September 5, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the electrical connectors of the diesel fuel heater may overheat.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the connectors overheat, the fuel heater may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the harness side connector with a silver plated beryllium copper terminal service kit, and inspect the fuel heater for leaks, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. Chrysler issued interim notification to owners on December 8, 2014. The recall began on April 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P65.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026