NHTSA Campaign 15V468000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
Issued by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · Reported Jul 27, 2015 · 199 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ram 4500, and 5500 pickup trucks manufactured January 30, 2015, to February 6, 2015. The affected vehicles may have inadequate penetration of the front upper control arm loop to spacer weld, reducing the front suspension stability.
Consequence
A reduction of suspension stability control could affect control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected upper control arms, free of charge. The recall began on September 17, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R34.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAM | 4500 | 2015 | 199 |
| RAM | 5500 | 2015 | 199 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 15V468000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.