NHTSA Recall # | 156522 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 19V887000 |
MFG Compaign # | VE1 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Supplier | RAM |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 1500 |
Model Year | 2019 |
Component | TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYST |
Date of notification | 09/01/20 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 28/08/19 |
End date of manufacturing | 05/09/19 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 12/12/19 |
Report created | 12/12/19 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | 138 |
Estimated number of affected units | 34 |
Defect summary | Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain 2019 ram 1500 trucks. An incorrect tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) sensor could have been installed during production causing the sensor to not display the low tire pressure warning indicator. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 138, "tire pressure monitoring systems." |
Consequence summary | Without a warning indicator, the driver will be unaware if low tire pressure occurs, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tpms sensor, free of charge. The recall began january 9, 2020. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is ve1. |
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). |