Official NHTSA safety recallImmediate safety action

2019 Ram 2500 · FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: recall 19V498000

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Covered model years
2019
Evidence level
Official NHTSA safety recall
Source review date
2026-10-18
Jurisdiction
United States
Record ID
ram-2500-2019-19v498000

What the source says

The documented condition

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.

Consequence identified by NHTSA

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Campaign 19V498000; report received 2019-06-27. Source checked 2026-10-18.

Source component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Compare the pattern

Symptoms and vehicle scope

Condition described by NHTSA

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.

    Vehicles and limits

    • NHTSA model names: 2500. Model years: 2019.
    • NHTSA campaign 19V498000
    • The complete campaign lists 499 potentially affected units across all listed vehicles.
    • A make, model and year match does not establish VIN eligibility.

    Manufacturer position

    What the official procedure directs

    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.

    Mileage context

    Campaign 19V498000 is based on the recalled vehicle population and VIN, not a published mileage threshold. Mileage alone cannot confirm or exclude it.

    Original evidence

    Open the documents behind this record.

    NHTSA safety recall · 19V498000 · 2019-06-27

    NHTSA campaign 19V498000

    Official component, defect, consequence and remedy; checked 2026-10-18.

    Repair paths and safe checks

    Match the action to the evidence.

    Official repair pathManufacturer or authorized dealer · Confirm with the dealer

    Official recall 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.

    Boundary

    Confirm VIN eligibility and current remedy instructions with the manufacturer.

    Safe owner checkVIN lookup · Before arranging repairs

    Check the complete VIN

    Check the 17-character VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls and ask the manufacturer whether this campaign remains open for the vehicle.

    Boundary

    The model-year list is not proof that an individual vehicle is affected.

    Record reviewed in the source on 2026-10-18. Confirm the current document and VIN instructions before arranging work.

    How we check a problem · All records for the 2019 Ram 2500

    Before authorizing work

    Read the method beside the problem.

    Safety and triage8 min read

    When a car is unsafe

    Stop safely when control changes, smoke appears or the manual tells you to stop. Do not use a short trip home as a test of whether the fault is serious.

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    Diagnosis and symptoms8 min read

    Why symptoms overlap

    “It makes a weird noise” is useful human language. Diagnosis begins when that language is tied to the exact vehicle and its operating conditions.

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