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NHTSA : 15V661000

Campaign Details

Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

Defect Description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured June 17, 2015, to September 28, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been built with rear axles that were incorrectly heat treated.

Consequence / Hazard

If the rear axle shaft was not properly heated treated, it may fracture and a wheel separation could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Proposed Solution

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the axle assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 23, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R59.

🚗 Affected Vehicles2

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