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NHTSA : 13V239000

Campaign Details

Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012 RAM 4500 and 5500 trucks manufactured February 2, 2012, to December 22, 2012. Due to a welding issue with the front axle carrier, the front drive shaft may fracture and result in a loss of motive power and damage to surrounding components if the shaft continues to spin.

Consequence / Hazard

Damage to other components, or sudden loss of drive power may increase the risk of a crash.

Proposed Solution

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace or repair the front axle assembly, free of charge. The recall began on May 1, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N26.

🚗 Affected Vehicles2

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.