Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 13V239000

Power train: axle assembly

Chrysler Group LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2013-06-04.

Recall campaignNHTSA 13V239000

Power train: axle assembly

Component
Power train: axle assembly
Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicles affected
5,622
Reported to NHTSA
2013-06-04
Owners notified
2014-05-01

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Damage to other components, or sudden loss of drive power may increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

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.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Dodge RAM 45002012
Dodge RAM 55002012

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.