RAM 1500 2012: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V192000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 1500 | 2012 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2012-05-21 | 2012-05-02 | 2012-05-03 |
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: M14
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 129
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 110
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 RAM 1500 TRUCKS, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 5, 2012 THROUGH JANUARY 6, 2012. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES HAVE A SPARE TIRE THAT DOES NOT MATCH THE SPECIFICATIONS LISTED ON THE TIRE PLACARD. THUS, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."
IF INSTALLED, THE INCORRECTLY SIZED SPARE TIRE MAY UNEXPECTEDLY ACTIVATE THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL "ESC" SYSTEM, ALTERING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE ESC SYSTEM, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR VEHICLES AS NECCESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 21, 2012. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
CHRYSLER'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS M14.CUSTOMERS MAY 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.
