NHTSA Recall # | 147263 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 19V324000 |
MFG Compaign # | V48 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Supplier | RAM |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 1500 |
Model Year | 2018 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT |
Date of notification | 13/06/19 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 16/03/18 |
End date of manufacturing | 20/04/18 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 25/04/19 |
Report created | 25/04/19 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 10160 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | 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. |
Corrective action | 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 notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |