Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 16V301000

Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2016-05-16.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V301000

Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft

Component
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
64
Reported to NHTSA
2016-05-16
Owners notified
2016-07-05

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016 RAM 1500 trucks manufactured February 19, 2016, to March 3, 2016. The front halfshafts may have been incorrectly manufactured causing them to fracture without warning.

Safety risk

A fractured halfshaft may damage underbody components and create road debris, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front halfshafts, free of charge. The recall began on July 5, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S32.

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

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Ram 15002016

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.