Recall 13V239000: 2012 Dodge RAM 5500 and 1 other model

Report received

Jun 4, 2013

Manufacturer

Chrysler Group LLC

Potentially affected

5,622vehicles

Model years

2012

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

Damage to other components, or sudden loss of drive power may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2012 Dodge RAM 450010 complaints
• 2012 Dodge RAM 550040 complaints