2016 Ram 1500 recall: temporary/emergency spare tire
Chrysler (FCA Us LLC) reported this safety recall on October 16, 2015. It covers about 253 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 253
- reported
- Oct 16, 2015
- owners notified
- Dec 2, 2015
- related complaints
- 8
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ram 1500 trucks with a 5.7L engine and dual exhaust manufactured August 3, 2015, to August 10, 2015. The affected vehicles may be missing a heat shield for the spare tire.
- Risk
- Without a heat shield, heat from the exhaust system may damage the spare tire. When used, the damaged tire may have a tread separation or side wall rupture, resulting in a loss of control and an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a spare tire heat shield if the vehicle is missing one. Vehicles that have already been sold with an excess of 50 miles will also have their spare tires replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R58.
Recall number 15V663000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 8 complaints about tires problems.
Questions about recall 15V663000
Is there a recall on the 2016 Ram 1500 temporary/emergency spare tire?
Yes. Recall 15V663000, reported on October 16, 2015, covers about 253 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 15V663000?
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a spare tire heat shield if the vehicle is missing one. Vehicles that have already been sold with an excess of 50 miles will also have their spare tires replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R58.
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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