eTorque 5.7 2023 Ram 1500 water pump stretch belt

[007longbeach]

Wife's 2023 Ram 1500 with the eTorque 5.7 just broke the smaller of the two belts, specifically the stretch belt that run the water pump off the crankshaft. Less than 10k miles. Pulley looks to be straight and undamaged. Water pump spins freely. Coolant level was good. Basically no reason that the belt should have broke. Mopar part number 5281957AA. When it came off it also damaged the large serpentine belt that goes to the electric motor that sits where the alternator used to sit. Mopar part 5281514AA. According to the dealer, Lum's in Warrenton OR, there is a nationwide backorder for one or both parts. I did find them, and the are OEM, but not easy to find. It's possible there is more to this belt failure. Not sure if it's a manufacturing defect of the belt, or a design flaw, but to have a shortage of the belt isn't normal. Everyone with this engine and eTorque setup might want to inspect the belts before they reach 8k miles. If you have had this issue, then please report it at Report a Safety Problem | NHTSA such that if there is a substantial number or abnormal amount of failures, then it will be openly taken care of. Best of luck everyone! Great truck otherwise thus far?

 

[RamCares]

Wife's 2023 Ram 1500 with the eTorque 5.7 just broke the smaller of the two belts, specifically the stretch belt that run the water pump off the crankshaft. Less than 10k miles. Pulley looks to be straight and undamaged. Water pump spins freely. Coolant level was good. Basically no reason that the belt should have broke. Mopar part number 5281957AA. When it came off it also damaged the large serpentine belt that goes to the electric motor that sits where the alternator used to sit. Mopar part 5281514AA. According to the dealer, Lum's in Warrenton OR, there is a nationwide backorder for one or both parts. I did find them, and the are OEM, but not easy to find. It's possible there is more to this belt failure. Not sure if it's a manufacturing defect of the belt, or a design flaw, but to have a shortage of the belt isn't normal. Everyone with this engine and eTorque setup might want to inspect the belts before they reach 8k miles. If you have had this issue, then please report it at Report a Safety Problem | NHTSA such that if there is a substantial number or abnormal amount of failures, then it will be openly taken care of. Best of luck everyone! Great truck otherwise thus far?

Our team would like to look into this further. If you get the chance, can you please send us a private message including more details regarding when this concern became present?

Dakota
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[Kiwiaudio]

You say the bad water pump belt damaged the Etorque belt, but isnt it just as conceivable that the Etorque belt started to come apart and took out the water pump belt. There are several popping up at that mileage, cause undetermined.

 

[bob2024]

Similar problem with water pump belt coming off for no reason. Now I have to travel with a spare belt ! I believe it came off during hard acceleration.

 

[RamCares]

Similar problem with water pump belt coming off for no reason. Now I have to travel with a spare belt ! I believe it came off during hard acceleration.

Hi Bob,

We are sorry to hear about this. Please private message us with details of your concern, so we can see what we can do to help. Thank you and we look forward assisting you.

Gia
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