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Dodge due to a welding issue with the front axle carrier, the front drive shaft may fracture and result in a loss of motive power and damage to surrounding components if the shaft continues to spin.

NHTSA campaign 13V-239 · Reported June 4, 2013 · 5,622 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Dodge Ram
VEHICLES AFFECTED
5,622
REMEDY
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace or repair the front axle assembly, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Chrysler Group LLC reported a problem with the power train axle assembly. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

Due to a welding issue with the front axle carrier, the front drive shaft may fracture and result in a loss of motive power and damage to surrounding components if the shaft continues to spin.

WHY IT MATTERS

Damage to other components, or sudden loss of drive power may increase the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace or repair the front axle assembly, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 13V-239.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2012Dodge Ram

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

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