CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ram 1500 pickup trucks. The rear driveshaft may have an incomplete weld fusion between the tube and tube yoke, which may lead to weld cracking or the driveshaft fracturing.
- Risk
- A fractured rear driveshaft could detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, or it may result in a loss of drive power, both of which can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. The FCA US recall number is V48.
- 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
Some 2018-2019 Ram 1500 pickups may have an incomplete weld between the rear driveshaft tube and tube yoke. Over time, this weld can crack or the driveshaft can fracture.
A fractured driveshaft can detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, or it can cause a loss of drive power. Either outcome can increase the risk of a crash.
FCA US will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will replace the rear driveshaft free of charge. You can also call FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403 (recall V48) and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| RAM 1500 | 20182019 |
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