NHTSA recall 10V656000
Suspension › Rear › Axle › Spindle
Dodge RAM 1500
Reported Dec 24, 201060,382 vehicles affectedCHRYSLER GROUP LLCMaker’s number K36Built Sep 1, 2009 – Dec 31, 2010
The defect
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 remedy
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.