Automotive recall

Transport Canada Recall - 2013196 - FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES

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Summary

Product
Light Truck & Van recalled by FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES
Issue
Vehicle - Powertrain
What to do

Please see corrective actions section below

Affected products

2012 | RAM | 4500, 2012 | RAM | 5500

Issue

On certain four-wheel drive vehicles, due to insufficient welding of the front differential housing to the axle tubes, the housing may rotate relative to the axle tubes while the vehicle is operated in four wheel drive. This could allow the front driveshaft to bind up and fracture, causing a loss of motive power and damage to surrounding components if the driveshaft continues to spin. This could increase the risk of a crash causing personal injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will repair or replace the front axle assembly on affected vehicles.

Additional information

Background

Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Automotive recall
Category
Vehicles - Light Truck & Van
Vehicles - Truck - Med. & H.D.
Companies
Published by
Transport Canada
Audience
General public
Identification number
RA-70488
Transport Canada ID
2013196

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