CarRecallWatch- Component
- TIRES
- Problem
- Chryser (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ram 4500 and 5500 cab chassis trucks manufactured August 20, 2013, to January 27, 2015 and equipped with 6.4L Hemi engines. The affected vehicles have a maximum governed speed of 106 mph but are fitted with tires that are only rated for a maximum speed of 87 mph.
- Risk
- If the vehicle exceeds the tires' maximum speed rating, the tires may suddenly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2014-2015 Ram 4500 and 5500 cab chassis trucks with 6.4L Hemi engines were built between August 20, 2013 and January 27, 2015. Their engines are programmed to allow a top speed of 106 mph, but the tires fitted to these trucks are only rated for a maximum of 87 mph. If the vehicle is driven faster than the tires' rating, the tires can suddenly fail, which increases the risk of a crash.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) will correct the vehicle's electronic control unit software so the truck is limited to 87 mph. Dealers will perform this software update free of charge. Owners can contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 and should reference recall R17. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your truck is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| RAM 4500 | 20142015 |
|---|---|
| RAM 5500 | 20142015 |