RAM 1500 (2019) recall — Power Train
Chrysler is recalling 2018-2019 RAM 1500 trucks with a potential driveshaft fracture risk. This could cause loss of drive power or increase crash risk. Owners must contact FCA US for free replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A fractured rear driveshaft could detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, or it may result in a loss of drive power, both of which can increase the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling certain 2018-2019 RAM 1500 trucks due to a risk of rear driveshaft fracturing. This could lead to loss of drive power or increase crash risk. Owners should contact FCA US for free replacement. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224322-ram-1500-2019-power-train-recall-fractured-driveshaft-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224322-ram-1500-2019-power-train-recall-fractured-driveshaft-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V324000
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“RAM 1500 2019 Power Train Recall: Fractured Driveshaft Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224322-ram-1500-2019-power-train-recall-fractured-driveshaft-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #19V324000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V324000).
Why it’s dangerous
The rear driveshaft may have an incomplete weld fusion between the tube and tube yoke. This can lead to weld cracking or the driveshaft fracturing, which may cause loss of drive power or become a road hazard.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018-2019 RAM 1500 pickup trucks are affected. Drivers using these vehicles with the potential driveshaft issue are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your RAM 1500 was manufactured in 2018 or 2019. The recall covers specific models with a potential driveshaft fracture risk.
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What to do — step by step
Contact FCA US
Call 1-800-853-1403 to schedule a free driveshaft replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. The FCA US recall number is V48.
Questions people ask
Why is my RAM 1500 being recalled?
Chrysler is recalling certain 2018-2019 RAM 1500 trucks because the rear driveshaft may have an incomplete weld fusion that could lead to fracturing.
How can I tell if my truck is affected?
Check if your RAM 1500 was manufactured in 2018 or 2019. The recall covers specific models with a potential driveshaft fracture risk.
What should I do if my truck is affected?
Contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule a free driveshaft replacement.
Contact RAM
We’ve drafted a message you can send RAM to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V324000 — RAM RAM Hello, I own a RAM that is covered by recall 19V324000 from RAM. The official recall notice states: FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. The FCA US recall number is V48. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V324000 (April 25, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.