DODGE 1500 2019: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
| Make : DODGE | Model : 1500 | Year : 2019 |
| Build Dates : 2018-03-16 - 2018-04-20 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 19V324000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2019-06-13 | Date Received by ODI: 2019-04-25 | Date Added to Database: 2019-04-25 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: V48 | ||
| Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 10160 | ||
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Summary:
Chrysler "FCA US LLC" is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ram 1500 pickup trucks. The rear driveshaft may have an incomplete weld fusion between the tube and tube yoke, which may lead to weld cracking or the driveshaft fracturing. |
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Consequence:
A fractured rear driveshaft could detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, or it may result in a loss of drive power, both of which can increase the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. The FCA US recall number is V48. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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