The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·12V192000·Announced 2012-05-02

Dodge Ram 1500 Recalled for Incorrect Spare Tire Specifications

Chrysler is recalling 129 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks because the spare tire does not match the vehicle's specifications, potentially affecting electronic stability control.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a defect that increases the risk of a crash by interfering with the Electronic Stability Control system, fitting the rubric for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler Group LLC is recalling certain model year 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks manufactured between January 5, 2012, and January 6, 2012. The recall involves 129 vehicles that have a spare tire which does not match the specifications listed on the tire placard. This discrepancy causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

If the incorrectly sized spare tire is installed, it may unexpectedly activate the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system. This activation can alter the effectiveness of the ESC system, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles as necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on May 21, 2012. Owners should contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
DODGE RAM 1500
Brand
DODGE
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Category
Vehicle — Light Truck
Hazard
Affected units
129

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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