2012 Dodge RAM 3500 & 2012 Dodge RAM 4500 + 1 more recall: powertrain & transmission
⚠️ What's wrong
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012 RAM 3500 trucks manufactured May 4, 2012, through August 7, 2012; and model year 2012 RAM 4500 and 5500 trucks manufactured May 3, 2012, through August 7, 2012. Due to a loose snap ring inside the transmission, there may be a loss of power transfer through the transmission to the wheels.
💥 The risk
An unexpected loss of power transfer may increase the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission assembly free of charge. The recall began on October 17, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N50.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V344000
- Manufacturer recall #
- N50
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler Group LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 85
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Owner phone
- 1-800-247-9753
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Oct 17, 2013
- Built
- May 4, 2012 – Aug 7, 2012
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.