NHTSA recall 15V-663 (15V663000)
tires recall reported October 16, 2015 - about 253 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V663000
- Also written as
- 15V-663
- Manufacturer number
- R58
- Reported
- October 16, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~253
- Component
- tires
What is being recalled
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ram 1500 trucks with a 5.7L engine and dual exhaust manufactured August 3, 2015, to August 10, 2015. The affected vehicles may be missing a heat shield for the spare tire.
Why it is dangerous
Without a heat shield, heat from the exhaust system may damage the spare tire. When used, the damaged tire may have a tread separation or side wall rupture, resulting in a loss of control and an increased risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a spare tire heat shield if the vehicle is missing one. Vehicles that have already been sold with an excess of 50 miles will also have their spare tires replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R58.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-663 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.