2014 Ram 1500 recall: automatic transmission

Chrysler Group LLC reported this safety recall on April 1, 2014. It covers about 125 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 125
reported: Apr 1, 2014
owners notified: May 21, 2014
related complaints: 193

Power train: automatic transmission

What is wrong: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ram 1500 4x4 vehicles manufactured January 24, 2014, through February 5, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the transmission case may have been improperly machined which can result in the park pawl not properly engaging when the transmission is in the 'Park' position.
Risk: If the park pawl does not properly engage, the vehicle may rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2014. Owners may contract Chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P13.

Recall number 14V161000

Affected vehicles

Ram 1500 2014 2014

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 193 complaints about transmission problems.

2014 Ram 1500

Questions about recall 14V161000

Is there a recall on the 2014 Ram 1500 automatic transmission?

Yes. Recall 14V161000, reported on April 1, 2014, covers about 125 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V161000?

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2014. Owners may contract Chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P13.

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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