NHTSA Complaint #11382873 — 2012 DODGE RAM 3500

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11382873
Vehicle	2012 DODGE RAM 3500
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	December 6, 2020
Date Filed	December 10, 2020
Mileage	87,196 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MT

Consumer Description

WATER PUMP FAILURE, VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH A CONCENTRIC WATER PUMP WITH NO WEEPHOLE. SAME CONCERN AS T51 WATER PUMP RECALL AFFECTING 2013-2017 RAM TRUCKS WITH 6.7 DIESEL ENGINE. THIS VEHICLE BUILT 12/2012 BUT IS CONSIDERED A 2012 NOT A 2013. CURRENT RECALL APPLIES TO 2013 MODELS BUILT AFTER OCT 24TH 2012.

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