2018-2019 Ram 1500 recall: driveshaft
Chrysler (FCA Us LLC) reported this safety recall on April 25, 2019. It covers about 10,160 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 10,160
- reported
- Apr 25, 2019
- owners notified
- Jun 13, 2019
- related complaints
- 267
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ram 1500 pickup trucks. The rear driveshaft may have an incomplete weld fusion between the tube and tube yoke, which may lead to weld cracking or the driveshaft fracturing.
- Risk
- A fractured rear driveshaft could detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, or it may result in a loss of drive power, both of which can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. The FCA US recall number is V48.
Recall number 19V324000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 267 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 19V324000
Is there a recall on the 2018-2019 Ram 1500 driveshaft?
Yes. Recall 19V324000, reported on April 25, 2019, covers about 10,160 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 19V324000?
FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. The FCA US recall number is V48.
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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