NHTSA recall 15V-661 (15V661000)
power train recall reported October 15, 2015 - about 61,859 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V661000
- Also written as
- 15V-661
- Manufacturer number
- R59
- Reported
- October 15, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~61,859
- Component
- power train
What is being recalled
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured June 17, 2015, to September 28, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been built with rear axles that were incorrectly heat treated.
Why it is dangerous
If the rear axle shaft was not properly heated treated, it may fracture and a wheel separation could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the axle assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 23, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R59.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-661 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.