Dodge RAM 3500, RAM 4500, RAM 5500 (2012): Power train
Recall 13V344000 · Aug 6, 2013 · Chrysler Group LLC
85
vehicles affected
85
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V344000
- Date
- Aug 6, 2013
- Maker
- Chrysler Group LLC
- Units affected
- 85
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Automatic transmission
- Model years
- 2012
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012 RAM 3500 trucks manufactured May 4, 2012, through August 7, 2012; and model year 2012 RAM 4500 and 5500 trucks manufactured May 3, 2012, through August 7, 2012. Due to a loose snap ring inside the transmission, there may be a loss of power transfer through the transmission to the wheels.
What can happen
An unexpected loss of power transfer may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission assembly free of charge. The recall began on October 17, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N50.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 3 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V344000?
3 models: Dodge Ram 3500 (2012), Dodge Ram 4500 (2012), Dodge Ram 5500 (2012), about 85 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V344000?
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission assembly free of charge. The recall began on October 17, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N50.
What can happen?
An unexpected loss of power transfer may increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.