The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·14V161000·Announced 2014-04-01

Chrysler Recalls 2014 Ram 1500 4x4 Trucks for Transmission Defect

Chrysler is recalling 125 model year 2014 Ram 1500 4x4 vehicles because the transmission case may be improperly machined, preventing the park pawl from engaging and increasing the risk of a crash.

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 (transmission) that can cause the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler Group LLC is recalling certain model year 2014 Ram 1500 4x4 vehicles manufactured between January 24, 2014, and February 5, 2014. The recall involves 125 vehicles where the transmission case may have been improperly machined. This defect can result in the park pawl not properly engaging when the transmission is in the 'Park' position.

If the park pawl does not engage correctly, the vehicle may roll away, which increases the risk of a crash and potential injuries to occupants or pedestrians.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
RAM 1500
Brand
RAM
Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
Category
Vehicle — Transmission
Hazard
Affected units
125

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)

  • 1500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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