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2011 Dodge RAM 1500 recall: spindle

Chrysler Group LLC reported this safety recall on December 24, 2010. It covers about 60,382 vehicles.

vehicles affected
60,382
reported
Dec 24, 2010
owners notified
Apr 4, 2011
related complaints
40

Suspension: rear: axle: spindle

What is wrong
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011 ram 1500 trucks manufactured from september 2009 through december 2010. Some vehicles may have experience a noise (growl, grind) coming from the rear axle bearing which could eventually seize.
Risk
A failure of the bearing could cause the vehicle to stall increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners and will install an oil port insert into the rear axle free of charge. The safety recall began on april 4, 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.

Recall number 10V656000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 40 complaints about suspension problems.

2011 Dodge RAM 1500

Questions about recall 10V656000

Is there a recall on the 2011 Dodge RAM 1500 spindle?

Yes. Recall 10V656000, reported on December 24, 2010, covers about 60,382 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 10V656000?

Chrysler will notify owners and will install an oil port insert into the rear axle free of charge. The safety recall began on april 4, 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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