Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 17V198000

Power train: driveline: differential unit

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2017-03-23.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V198000

Power train: driveline: differential unit

Component
Power train: driveline: differential unit
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
30
Reported to NHTSA
2017-03-23
Owners notified
2017-04-24

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 1500 trucks. The differential pin retaining screw may come loose while driving, potentially causing the differential to break or lock up.

Safety risk

A broken or locked up differential may result in a loss of motive power and possibly a loss of vehicle control. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the differential retaining pin, free of charge. The recall began April 24, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T20.

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 1 models.

ModelYears on record
Ram 15002017 2016

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.