2012 Dodge RAM 1500 recall: equipment
⚠️ What's wrong
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2012 RAM 1500 trucks, manufactured from january 5, 2012 through january 6, 2012. The affected vehicles have a spare tire that does not match the specifications listed on the tire placard. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, tire selection and rims.
💥 The risk
If installed, the incorrectly sized spare tire may unexpectedly activate the electronic stability control (ESC) system, altering the effectiveness of the ESC system, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair vehicles as neccessary free of charge. The safety recall began on may 21, 2012. Owners should contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V192000
- Manufacturer recall #
- M14
- Manufacturer
- CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 129
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Owner phone
- 1-800-853-1403
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- May 21, 2012
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Chryslers recall campaign number is M14.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.