Power train: axle assemblyRecall 13V-239 · Dodge vehicles
Chrysler Group LLC recall 13V-239 covers 5,622 Dodge vehicles for a power train: axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on June 4, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q3) shows 61% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V239000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012 RAM 4500 and 5500 trucks manufactured February 2, 2012, to December 22, 2012. 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.
The risk
Damage to other components, or sudden loss of drive power may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace or repair the front axle assembly, free of charge. The recall began on May 1, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N26.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
61%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 115 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 2, 2012 to December 22, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.