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

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V661000

Make Model Year
RAM 1500 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-11-23 2015-10-15 2015-10-15

Production Dates: 2015-06-17 - 2015-09-28

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: R59

Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 61859

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

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.