RAM 5500 2012: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Make : RAM | Model : 5500 | Year : 2012 |
Build Dates : 2012-02-02 - 0000-00-00 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 13V239000 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 2014-05-01 | Date Received by ODI: 2013-06-04 | Date Added to Database: 2013-06-06 |
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) | ||
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: N26 | ||
Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 5622 | ||
Summary:
Chrysler Group LLC "Chrysler" is recalling certain model year 2012 RAM 4500 and 5500 trucks manufactured February 2, 2012, to December 22, 2012. Due to a welding issue with the front axle carrier, the front drive shaft may fracture and result in a loss of motive power and damage to surrounding components if the shaft continues to spin. |
||
Consequence:
Damage to other components, or sudden loss of drive power may increase the risk of a crash. |
||
Remedy:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace or repair the front axle assembly, free of charge. The recall began on May 1, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N26. |
||
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. |