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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.

Brakes and Traction Control > < Recall 10V656000: Potential Rear Axle Bearing Seizure