2015-2016 Ram 1500 recall: axle shaft
Chrysler (FCA Us LLC) reported this safety recall on October 15, 2015. It covers about 61,859 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 61,859
- reported
- Oct 15, 2015
- owners notified
- Nov 23, 2015
- related complaints
- 431
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured June 17, 2015, to September 28, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been built with rear axles that were incorrectly heat treated.
- Risk
- If the rear axle shaft was not properly heated treated, it may fracture and a wheel separation could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the axle assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 23, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R59.
Recall number 15V661000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 431 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 15V661000
Is there a recall on the 2015-2016 Ram 1500 axle shaft?
Yes. Recall 15V661000, reported on October 15, 2015, covers about 61,859 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 15V661000?
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the axle assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 23, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R59.
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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