NHTSA CAMPAIGN #: 13V344000
MAKE: DODGE
MODEL: RAM 3500 / 4500 / 5500
YEAR: 2012
MFR CAMPAIGN #: N50
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION: POWER TRAIN
MANUFACTURER: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
BEGIN DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20120504
END DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20120807
POTENTIAL # OF UNITS AFFECTED: 85
MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
REPORT RECEIVED DATE: 20130806
RECORD CREATION DATE: 20130815
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DEFECT SUMMARY:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012 RAM 3500 trucks manufactured May 4, 2012, through August 7, 2012; and model year 2012 RAM 4500 and 5500 trucks manufactured May 3, 2012, through August 7, 2012. Due to a loose snap ring inside the transmission, there may be a loss of power transfer through the transmission to the wheels.
CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY:
An unexpected loss of power transfer may increase the risk of a crash.
CORRECTIVE SUMMARY:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission assembly free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in September 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N50.
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), or go to
www.safercar.gov.