RAM 4500, 5500 (2014-2015): Tires
Recall 15V290000 · May 18, 2015 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
1,771
vehicles affected
1,771
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15V290000
- Date
- May 18, 2015
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 1,771
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Tires
- Model years
- 2014-2015
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Chryser (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ram 4500 and 5500 cab chassis trucks manufactured August 20, 2013, to January 27, 2015 and equipped with 6.4L Hemi engines. The affected vehicles have a maximum governed speed of 106 mph but are fitted with tires that are only rated for a maximum speed of 87 mph.
What can happen
If the vehicle exceeds the tires' maximum speed rating, the tires may suddenly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will correct the electronic control unit software to limit the vehicle's speed to 87 mph, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R17.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 15V290000?
2 models: Ram 4500 (2014-2015), Ram 5500 (2014-2015), about 1,771 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 15V290000?
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will correct the electronic control unit software to limit the vehicle's speed to 87 mph, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R17.
What can happen?
If the vehicle exceeds the tires' maximum speed rating, the tires may suddenly fail, increasing 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.