Recall 13V344000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Report Date

20130806

Component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Affected Vehicles

3 models

Defect Description

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012 RAM 3500 trucks manufactured May 4, 2012, through August 7, 2012; and model year 2012 RAM 4500 and 5500 trucks manufactured May 3, 2012, through August 7, 2012. Due to a loose snap ring inside the transmission, there may be a loss of power transfer through the transmission to the wheels.

Safety Consequence

An unexpected loss of power transfer may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission assembly free of charge. The recall began on October 17, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N50.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2012	RAM	3500
2012	RAM	4500
2012	RAM	5500

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.