The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15V468000·Announced 2015-07-27

Chrysler Recalls 2015 Ram 4500 and 5500 Trucks for Suspension Defect

Chrysler is recalling 199 model year 2015 Ram 4500 and 5500 pickup trucks due to a front suspension weld defect that may reduce vehicle stability and increase 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 (suspension weld) that explicitly increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ram 4500 and 5500 pickup trucks manufactured between January 30, 2015, and February 6, 2015. The recall involves 199 vehicles that may have inadequate penetration of the front upper control arm loop to spacer weld. This defect can reduce front suspension stability.

A reduction in suspension stability control could affect the driver's ability to control the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected upper control arms free of charge. The recall began on September 17, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
RAM 5500, 4500
Brand
RAM
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Pickup Truck
Hazard
Affected units
199

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 (2)

  • 5500
  • 4500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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