The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V324000·Announced 2019-04-25

Ram 1500 Recall: Rear Driveshaft Weld Defect May Cause Fracture

FCA US is recalling 2018-2019 Ram 1500 trucks because an incomplete weld on the rear driveshaft may crack or fracture, creating a road hazard or loss of drive power.

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 (driveshaft fracture) that can lead to loss of drive power or road hazards, increasing crash risk, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ram 1500 pickup trucks. The recall addresses a defect in the rear driveshaft where an incomplete weld fusion between the tube and tube yoke may lead to weld cracking or the driveshaft fracturing.

A fractured rear driveshaft could detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, or it may result in a loss of drive power. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear driveshaft free of charge. The recall began on June 13, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US 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
10,160

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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