NHTSA Recall # | 123836 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 17V198000 |
MFG Compaign # | T20 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Supplier | RAM |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 1500 |
Model Year | 2017 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT |
Date of notification | 24/04/17 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 11/07/16 |
End date of manufacturing | 11/11/16 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 23/03/17 |
Report created | 24/03/17 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 30 |
Defect summary | Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain 2016-2017 ram 1500 trucks. The differential pin retaining screw may come loose while driving, potentially causing the differential to break or lock up. |
Consequence summary | A broken or locked up differential may result in a loss of motive power and possibly a loss of vehicle control. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the differential retaining pin, free of charge. The recall began april 24, 2017. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is t20. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |