NHTSA recall 19V324000
Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
RAM 1500
Reported Apr 25, 201910,160 vehicles affectedChrysler (FCA US LLC)Maker’s number V48Built Mar 16, 2018 – Apr 20, 2018
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The remedy
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.