Tires: temporary/emergency spare tireRecall 19V-448 · 2019 Ram 1500
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 19V-448 covers 27 2019 Ram 1500 for a tires: temporary/emergency spare tire problem, reported to NHTSA on June 13, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q3) shows 89% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V448000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 trucks. The spare tire provided may differ in size and required inflation pressure from the information on the tire placard label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
The risk
The driver, referencing the tire placard label, may incorrectly inflate the spare tire, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect size spare tire with the correct size spare tire, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V67.
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
89%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.