Recall 10V-656
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC recalled the 2011 Dodge Ram 1500: Suspension (rear, axle, spindle).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 10V-656
- Reported
- December 24, 2010
- Vehicles affected
- 60,382 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011 ram 1500 trucks manufactured from september 2009 through december 2010. Some vehicles may have experience a noise (growl, grind) coming from the rear axle bearing which could eventually seize.
The risk
A failure of the bearing could cause the vehicle to stall increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners and will install an oil port insert into the rear axle free of charge. The safety recall began on april 4, 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .
Affected vehicles
- Dodge Ram 1500 2011