NHTSA Recall 15V661000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V661000; Date: Oct. 15, 2015
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 RAM 1500; 2016 RAM 1500
Component: Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft
Manufactured by: Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Affected Units:: 61,859
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 23, 2015
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