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Dodge RAM 3500 Recall 13V344: Power Train:Automatic Transmission

NHTSA campaign 13V344, reported August 6, 2013, 85 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V344Chrysler Group LLC
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Problem
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012 RAM 3500 trucks manufactured May 4, 2012, through August 7, 2012; and model year 2012 RAM 4500 and 5500 trucks manufactured May 3, 2012, through August 7, 2012. Due to a loose snap ring inside the transmission, there may be a loss of power transfer through the transmission to the wheels.
Risk
An unexpected loss of power transfer may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission assembly free of charge. The recall began on October 17, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N50.
Notes
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.

Affected vehicles

Dodge RAM 35002012
Dodge RAM 45002012
Dodge RAM 55002012