GMC 1500 2016: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

Make : GMC Model : 1500 Year : 2016
Build Dates : 2016-02-19 - 2016-03-03
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 16V301000
Date Owner's Notified: 2016-07-05 Date Received by ODI: 2016-05-16 Date Added to Database: 2016-05-16
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis)
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: S32
Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 64
Summary:
      Chrysler "FCA US LLC" is recalling certain 2016 RAM 1500 trucks manufactured February 19, 2016, to March 3, 2016. The front halfshafts may have been incorrectly manufactured causing them to fracture without warning.
Consequence:
      A fractured halfshaft may damage underbody components and create road debris, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
      Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front halfshafts, free of charge. The recall began on July 5, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S32.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.