RAM 1500 (2016-2017): Power train
Recall 17V198000 · Mar 23, 2017 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
30
vehicles affected
30
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V198000
- Date
- Mar 23, 2017
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 30
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Driveline > Differential unit
- Model years
- 2016-2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is 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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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 covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V198000?
1 model: Ram 1500 (2016-2017), about 30 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V198000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
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.