2012 Dodge RAM 3500, Dodge RAM 4500 and others recall: automatic transmission
Chrysler Group LLC reported this safety recall on August 6, 2013. It covers about 85 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 85
- reported
- Aug 6, 2013
- owners notified
- Oct 17, 2013
- related complaints
- 42
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- An unexpected loss of power transfer may increase the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Recall number 13V344000
Affected vehicles
- Dodge RAM 3500 2012 2012
- Dodge RAM 4500 2012 2012
- Dodge RAM 5500 2012 2012
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 42 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 13V344000
Is there a recall on the 2012 Dodge RAM 3500, Dodge RAM 4500 and others automatic transmission?
Yes. Recall 13V344000, reported on August 6, 2013, covers about 85 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 13V344000?
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.
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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