NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V198
Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Components POWER TRAIN
Potential Number of Units Affected 30
Differential Pin Retaining Screw may Loosen
A broken or locked up differential may result in a loss of motive power and possibly a loss of vehicle control.
Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 1500 trucks.
The differential pin retaining screw may come loose while driving, potentially causing the differential to break or lock up.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the differential retaining pin, free of charge.
The recall is expected to begin May 7, 2017.
Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Chrysler’s number for this recall is T20.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Check if your Vehicle has a Recall
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RCMN-17V198-0032.pdf
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RCAK-17V198-2826.pdf
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RCLRPT-17V198-5825.PDF
