RAM 4500, 5500 (2015): Suspension
Recall 15V468000 · Jul 27, 2015 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
199
vehicles affected
199
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15V468000
- Date
- Jul 27, 2015
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 199
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Front > Control arm > Upper arm
- Model years
- 2015
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ram 4500, and 5500 pickup trucks manufactured January 30, 2015, to February 6, 2015. The affected vehicles may have inadequate penetration of the front upper control arm loop to spacer weld, reducing the front suspension stability.
What can happen
A reduction of suspension stability control could affect control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected upper control arms, free of charge. The recall began on September 17, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R34.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 15V468000?
2 models: Ram 4500 (2015), Ram 5500 (2015), about 199 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 15V468000?
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected upper control arms, free of charge. The recall began on September 17, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R34.
What can happen?
A reduction of suspension stability control could affect control of the vehicle, 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.