NHTSA recall 14V-161 (14V161000)
power train recall reported April 1, 2014 - about 125 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V161000
- Also written as
- 14V-161
- Manufacturer number
- P13
- Reported
- April 1, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~125
- Component
- power train
What is being recalled
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ram 1500 4x4 vehicles manufactured January 24, 2014, through February 5, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the transmission case may have been improperly machined which can result in the park pawl not properly engaging when the transmission is in the 'Park' position.
Why it is dangerous
If the park pawl does not properly engage, the vehicle may rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2014. Owners may contract Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P13.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-161 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.