RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.7L (2011)
Axle Shaft Assembly: Recalls
Recall 10V656000: Potential Rear Axle Bearing Seizure
VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):
Dodge/RAM 1500 2011
MANUFACTURER: Chrysler Group LLC.
MFR'S REPORT DATE: December 24, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V656000
NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A
COMPONENT: Suspension: Rear: Axle: Spindle
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 56,611
SUMMARY:
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.
CONSEQUENCE:
A failure of the bearing could cause the vehicle to stall increasing the risk of a crash.
REMEDY:
Chrysler will notify owners and repair as necessary free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during February 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 http://www.safercar.gov.