NHTSA recall 15V-468 (15V468000)
suspension recall reported July 27, 2015 - about 199 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V468000
- Also written as
- 15V-468
- Manufacturer number
- R34
- Reported
- July 27, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~199
- Component
- suspension
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
A reduction of suspension stability control could affect control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-468 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
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.