Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) | NHTSA Recall #15V290000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V290000 by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc). Affecting model year 2014-2015 ram 4500 and 5500 cab chassis trucks manufactured august 20, 2013, to january 27, 2015 and equipped with 6 Includes 1,771 affected units, Vehicle Can Exceed the Speed Rating of the Tires, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014-2015 ram 4500 and 5500 cab chassis trucks manufactured august 20, 2013, to january 27, 2015 and equipped with 6

Defect Summary

Chryser (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 ram 4500 and 5500 cab chassis trucks manufactured august 20, 2013, to january 27, 2015 and equipped with 6.4l hemi engines. the affected vehicles have a maximum governed speed of 106 mph but are fitted with tires that are only rated for a maximum speed of 87 mph.

Corrective Action

Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will correct the electronic control unit software to limit the vehicle's speed to 87 mph, free of charge. the recall began on june 10, 2015. owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. chrysler's number for this recall is r17.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V290000
Report Received Date: 2015-05-18T00:00:00
Subject: Vehicle can exceed the speed rating of the tires
Component: Tires
Potentially Affected Units: 1,771

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R17
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Chryser (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 ram 4500 and 5500 cab chassis trucks manufactured august 20, 2013, to january 27, 2015 and equipped with 6.4l hemi engines. the affected vehicles have a maximum governed speed of 106 mph but are fitted with tires that are only rated for a maximum speed of 87 mph.
Consequence Summary: If the vehicle exceeds the tires' maximum speed rating, the tires may suddenly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will correct the electronic control unit software to limit the vehicle's speed to 87 mph, free of charge. the recall began on june 10, 2015. owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. chrysler's number for this recall is r17.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 82.98

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