Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) | NHTSA Recall #15V663000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V663000 by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc). Affecting model year 2016 ram 1500 trucks with a 5 Includes 253 affected units, Spare Tire Heat Shield Missing, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2016 ram 1500 trucks with a 5

Defect Summary

Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2016 ram 1500 trucks with a 5.7l engine and dual exhaust manufactured august 3, 2015, to august 10, 2015. the affected vehicles may be missing a heat shield for the spare tire.

Corrective Action

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a spare tire heat shield if the vehicle is missing one. vehicles that have already been sold with an excess of 50 miles will also have their spare tires replaced. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on december 2, 2015. owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. chrysler's number for this recall is r58.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V663000

Manufacturer: Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)

Report Received Date: 2015-10-16T00:00:00

Subject: Spare tire heat shield missing

Component: Tires

Potentially Affected Units: 253

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R58

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2016 ram 1500 trucks with a 5.7l engine and dual exhaust manufactured august 3, 2015, to august 10, 2015. the affected vehicles may be missing a heat shield for the spare tire.

Consequence Summary: Without a heat shield, heat from the exhaust system may damage the spare tire. when used, the damaged tire may have a tread separation or side wall rupture, resulting in a loss of control and an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a spare tire heat shield if the vehicle is missing one. vehicles that have already been sold with an excess of 50 miles will also have their spare tires replaced. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on december 2, 2015. owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. chrysler's number for this recall is r58.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 87.75

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