Recall 10V656000
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
Report Date
20101224
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
Affected Vehicles
1 models
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
A FAILURE OF THE BEARING COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO STALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | RAM | 1500 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.