NHTSA Campaign 17V198000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Issued by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · Reported Mar 23, 2017 · 30 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 1500 trucks. The differential pin retaining screw may come loose while driving, potentially causing the differential to break or lock up.
Consequence
A broken or locked up differential may result in a loss of motive power and possibly a loss of vehicle control. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the differential retaining pin, free of charge. The recall began April 24, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T20.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAM | 1500 | 2016 | 30 |
| RAM | 1500 | 2017 | 30 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V198000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.