RAM 1500 2014: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V161000

Make Model Year
RAM 1500 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-05-21 2014-04-01 2014-04-07

Production Dates: 2014-01-24 - 2014-02-05

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: P13

Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 125

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Chrysler Group LLC "Chrysler" is recalling certain model year 2014 Ram 1500 4x4 vehicles manufactured January 24, 2014, through February 5, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the transmission case may have been improperly machined which can result in the park pawl not properly engaging when the transmission is in the 'Park' position.

Consequence

If the park pawl does not properly engage, the vehicle may rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2014. Owners may contract Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P13.

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.