The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V198000·Announced 2017-03-23

Chrysler Recalls 2016-2017 Ram 1500 Trucks for Differential Pin Defect

Chrysler is recalling 2016-2017 Ram 1500 trucks because a differential pin screw may loosen, potentially causing the differential to break or lock up 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 in the driveline that can lead to loss of vehicle control and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 1500 trucks due to a defect in the driveline differential unit. The differential pin retaining screw may come loose while driving, which can cause the differential to break or lock up.

A broken or locked-up differential may result in a loss of motive power and possibly a loss of vehicle control. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the differential retaining pin free of charge. The recall began on April 24, 2017. 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 — Driveline / Differential
Hazard
Affected units
30

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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