NHTSA Recall 10V656000
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLEDec 24, 2010· CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Summary
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 RAM 1500 TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 2009 THROUGH DECEMBER 2010. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE EXPERIENCE A NOISE (GROWL, GRIND) COMING FROM THE REAR AXLE BEARING WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY SEIZE.
Consequence
A FAILURE OF THE BEARING COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO STALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL INSTALL AN OIL PORT INSERT INTO THE REAR AXLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 4, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | RAM | 1500 |
Related Recalls
11V315000STEERING:COLUMN
Jun 8, 201111V487000ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 29, 201110V200000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
May 11, 201010V475000STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Oct 7, 201012V197000SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
May 2, 2012