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.
Power Train — Axle Assembly — Axle Shaft
Date Announced
OCT 15, 2015
Vehicles Affected
61,859
Ram Recall # R59
NHTSA Campaign #
15V661000
Summary 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.
Actions 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.
Documents (33) Chronology Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Dealer Recall Communication Guide 2016 Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Dealer Recall Communication Guide 2016 Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) Recall 573 Report-Amendment 3 Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q4 Communications Cover Letter Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) Dealer Recall Communication Guide 2016 Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - November 2015 SUBJECT: R59 RAM Axle Bearing Journal Hardness Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) Recall Acknowledgement Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) Communications Cover Letter Remedy Instructions and TSB Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1 Recall 573 Report-Amendment 2 Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) Defect 573 Report Renotification Notice Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2016-2 Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Recall Communication Guide Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Safety Recall Communication Guide 2016 Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Dealer Recall Communication Guide 2016 Recall Quarterly Report - 2016-Q1 Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Other Recall Related Documents - Warranty Operations Newsletter Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - August 2016 SUBJECT: Safety Recall R59 Left Rear Axle Shaft *Advisory Notification* Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) Remedy Instructions and TSB - November 2015 ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2016-3 Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2016-4 Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2017-1
