If the rear axle assembly fails, it can cause a loss of drive or the rear wheels may lock up. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
If the rear axle assembly fails, it can cause a loss of drive or the rear wheels may lock up. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224324-ram-1500-2019-recall-power-train · Recall date August 23, 2018 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V556000
“RAM 1500 (2019) recall — Power Train.” GovInfoNow, recall dated August 23, 2018. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224324-ram-1500-2019-recall-power-train. Based on NHTSA recall 18V556000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V556000).
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear axle oil level. Rear axles with an insufficient amount of oil will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U88.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V556000 — Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) RAM 1500 (2019) recall — Power Train Hello, I own a RAM 1500 (2019) recall — Power Train that is covered by recall 18V556000 from Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). The official recall notice states: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear axle oil level. Rear axles with an insufficient amount of oil will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U88. 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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