The Recall Desk
ModerateNHTSA·10V474000·Announced 2010-10-07

Dodge Ram Recall for Incorrect Weight and Seating Capacity Labels

Chrysler is recalling 2011 Dodge Ram D2, DJ, and DS-body vehicles because certification and tire pressure labels may display incorrect weight or seating capacity information.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a labeling error that could lead to improper loading and increased crash risk, but no injuries or fatalities are reported, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler Group LLC is recalling certain model year 2011 Dodge Ram D2, DJ, and DS-body vehicles. The recall addresses a failure to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Part 567, "Certification." Some of these vehicles were built with certification and/or supplemental tire pressure information labels that contain incorrect weight or seating capacity information.

The incorrect information on these labels could lead to a failure to follow proper vehicle loading specifications. This could increase the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Owners will be provided with replacement certification and/or supplemental tire pressure information labels. At the customer's option, they may take their vehicle to a Chrysler dealer for installation of these labels. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on December 22, 2010. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
DODGE RAM
Brand
DODGE
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Affected units
772

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • RAM

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.