Chrysler Recalls 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Trucks for Rear Axle Bearing Defect
Chrysler is recalling certain 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks because a rear axle bearing may seize, potentially causing the vehicle to stall and increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (rear axle bearing) where failure could cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury risk.
Plain-English summary
Chrysler Group LLC is recalling certain model year 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks manufactured between September 2009 and December 2010. The recall involves approximately 60,382 vehicles.
Some affected vehicles may experience a noise, such as a growl or grind, coming from the rear axle bearing. This bearing could eventually seize. A failure of the bearing could cause the vehicle to stall, which increases the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners and install an oil port insert into the rear axle free of charge. The safety recall began on April 4, 2011. 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 1500
- Brand
- DODGE
- Manufacturer
- CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Pickup Truck
- Affected units
- 60,382
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 1500
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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