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Ram front halfshafts may have been incorrectly manufactured causing them to fracture without warning.

NHTSA campaign 16V-301 · Reported May 16, 2016 · 64 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Ram 1500
VEHICLES AFFECTED
64
REMEDY
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front halfshafts, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) reported a problem with the axle assembly axle shaft. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The front halfshafts may have been incorrectly manufactured causing them to fracture without warning.

WHY IT MATTERS

A fractured halfshaft may damage underbody components and create road debris, increasing the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front halfshafts, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 16V-301.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2016Ram 1500

What changed

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

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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