Ram recall: Power train
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016 RAM 1500 trucks manufactured February 19, 2016, to March 3, 2016. The front halfshafts may have been incorrectly manufactured causing them to fracture without warning.
What could happen
A fractured halfshaft may damage underbody components and create road debris, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front halfshafts, free of charge. The recall began on July 5, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S32.
Vehicles covered
- Ram 1500 2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V301000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Chrysler (Fca Us LLC)
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 16, 2016
- Owners notified
- Jul 5, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 64
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Feb 19, 2016 to Mar 3, 2016
- Part
- Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft
- Maker's own recall number
- S32
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.