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NHTSARecalled Oct 15, 2015 · #15V661000

Incorrectly Heat Treated Rear Axle Shaft

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. 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.

Product details

Product
Incorrectly Heat Treated Rear Axle Shaft
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Model numbers
2016 Ram
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice