NHTSA Campaign 15V290000

TIRES

Issued by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · Reported May 18, 2015 · 1,771 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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

If the vehicle exceeds the tires' maximum speed rating, the tires may suddenly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
RAM 4500 2014 1,771
RAM 4500 2015 1,771
RAM 5500 2014 1,771
RAM 5500 2015 1,771

Source: NHTSA Campaign 15V290000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.