NHTSA Recall 10V656000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V656000; Date: Dec. 24, 2010
A failure of the bearing could cause the vehicle to stall increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 RAM 1500
Component: Suspension:rear:axle:spindle
Manufactured by: Chrysler Group Llc
Affected Units:: 60,382
Recall Summary:
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011 ram 1500 trucks manufactured from September 2009 through December 2010. Some vehicles may have experience a noise (growl, grind) coming from the rear axle bearing which could eventually seize.
How to Fix:
Chrysler will notify owners and will install an oil port insert into the rear axle free of charge. The safety recall began on April 4, 2011. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 4, 2011
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