Recall 14V161000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Report Date
20140401
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Affected Vehicles
1 models

Defect Description

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ram 1500 4x4 vehicles manufactured January 24, 2014, through February 5, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the transmission case may have been improperly machined which can result in the park pawl not properly engaging when the transmission is in the 'Park' position.

Safety Consequence

If the park pawl does not properly engage, the vehicle may rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2014. Owners may contract Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P13.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2014 RAM 1500

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