NHTSA Campaign 15V663000
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Issued by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · Reported Oct 16, 2015 · 253 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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
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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAM | 1500 | 2016 | 253 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 15V663000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.