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Recall 14V-161

Chrysler Group LLC recalled the 2014 Ram 1500: Power train (automatic transmission).

At a glance

Campaign number
14V-161
Reported
April 1, 2014
Vehicles affected
125 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

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

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-[removed]. Chrysler's number for this recall is P13.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles