The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15V661000·Announced 2015-10-15

Chrysler Recalls 2015-2016 Ram 1500 Trucks for Rear Axle Defect

Chrysler is recalling 2015-2016 Ram 1500 trucks because rear axles may have been incorrectly heat treated, potentially causing a fracture and wheel separation.

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 fracture) that could lead to wheel separation and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured between June 17, 2015, and September 28, 2015. The recall involves approximately 61,859 vehicles that may have been built with rear axles that were incorrectly heat treated.

If the rear axle shaft was not properly heat treated, it may fracture, which could result in wheel separation and increase the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the axle assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 23, 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 1500
Brand
RAM
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Pickup Truck
Hazard
Affected units
61,859

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.

Related recalls

Same brand · RAM

Same manufacturer · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

See all →

Same hazard · structural failure

See all →

Similar recalls