NHTSA Campaign 14V161000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Issued by Chrysler Group LLC · Reported Apr 1, 2014 · 125 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ram 1500 4x4 vehicles manufactured January 24, 2014, through February 5, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the transmission case may have been improperly machined which can result in the park pawl not properly engaging when the transmission is in the 'Park' position.

Consequence

If the park pawl does not properly engage, the vehicle may rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2014. Owners may contract Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P13.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
RAM 1500 2014 125

Source: NHTSA Campaign 14V161000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.