CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ram 4500, and 5500 pickup trucks manufactured January 30, 2015, to February 6, 2015. The affected vehicles may have inadequate penetration of the front upper control arm loop to spacer weld, reducing the front suspension stability.
- Risk
- A reduction of suspension stability control could affect control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected upper control arms, free of charge. The recall began on September 17, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R34.
- 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 2015 Ram 4500 and 5500 trucks built between January 30, 2015 and February 6, 2015 may have a weld on the front upper control arm that was not fully penetrated during manufacturing. This weakens the joint between the control arm loop and its spacer, which can reduce front suspension stability.
A loss of suspension stability can affect how well you control the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect and replace any affected upper control arms at no cost to you. Owners will be notified by Chrysler, but you can also contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| RAM 4500 | 2015 |
|---|---|
| RAM 5500 | 2015 |