Recall 10V656000: 2011 Dodge RAM 1500
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Dec 24, 2010
- Vehicles affected
- 60,382
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
A failure of the bearing could cause the vehicle to stall increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V656000
- Manufacturer campaign
- K36
- Manufacturer
- CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
- Owner letters
- Apr 4, 2011
- Components
- Suspension:rear:axle:spindle (Suspension)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology