If the vehicle exceeds the tires' maximum speed rating, the tires may suddenly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
If the vehicle exceeds the tires' maximum speed rating, the tires may suddenly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1248657-ram-5500-2015-recall-tires · Recall date May 18, 2015 · Official notice: NHTSA #15V290000
“RAM 5500 (2015) recall — Tires.” GovInfoNow, recall dated May 18, 2015. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1248657-ram-5500-2015-recall-tires. Based on NHTSA recall 15V290000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V290000).
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will correct the electronic control unit software to limit the vehicle's speed to 87 mph, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R17.
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 15V290000 — Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) RAM 5500 (2015) recall — Tires Hello, I own a RAM 5500 (2015) recall — Tires that is covered by recall 15V290000 from Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). The official recall notice states: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will correct the electronic control unit software to limit the vehicle's speed to 87 mph, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R17. 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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