A fractured rear driveshaft could detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, or it may result in a loss of drive power, both of which can increase the risk of a crash.

Power Train — Driveline — Driveshaft

Date Announced

APR 25, 2019

Vehicles Affected

10,160

Ram Recall #

V48

NHTSA Campaign #

19V324000

Summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ram 1500 pickup trucks. The rear driveshaft may have an incomplete weld fusion between the tube and tube yoke, which may lead to weld cracking or the driveshaft fracturing.

Actions

FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. The FCA US recall number is V48.

Documents (10)

• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 05/02/2019 New Safety Recall Advanced Communication – V48
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 04/26/2019 New Safety Recall Advanced Communication – V48
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-4
• ISSUED Renotification Notice