Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 13V344000

Power train: automatic transmission

Chrysler Group LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2013-08-06.

Recall campaignNHTSA 13V344000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicles affected
85
Reported to NHTSA
2013-08-06
Owners notified
2013-10-17

Defect description

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012 RAM 3500 trucks manufactured May 4, 2012, through August 7, 2012; and model year 2012 RAM 4500 and 5500 trucks manufactured May 3, 2012, through August 7, 2012. Due to a loose snap ring inside the transmission, there may be a loss of power transfer through the transmission to the wheels.

Safety risk

An unexpected loss of power transfer may increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission assembly free of charge. The recall began on October 17, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N50.

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

3 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
Dodge RAM 35002012
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.