Recall (From TapaTalk Forum)

A&J’s Carrilite

Dodge put out a recall recently on the 2012 4500-5500 trucks. Here is more info-

NHTSA CAMPAIGN #: 13V239000
MAKE: DODGE
MODEL: RAM 4500 / RAM 5500
YEAR: 2012
MFR CAMPAIGN #: N26
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION: POWER TRAIN
MANUFACTURER: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
BEGIN DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20120202
END DATE OF MANUFACTURING:
POTENTIAL # OF UNITS AFFECTED: 5,617
MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
REPORT RECEIVED DATE: 20130604
RECORD CREATION DATE: 20130615
REGULATION PART #:
FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD #:
DEFECT SUMMARY:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012 RAM 4500 and 5500 trucks manufactured February 2, 2012, through the end of model year 2012. Due to a welding issue with the front axle carrier, the front drive shaft may fracture and result in a loss of motive power and damage to surrounding components if the shaft continues to spin.

CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY:
Damage to other components, or sudden loss of drive power may increase the risk of a crash.

CORRECTIVE SUMMARY:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace or repair the front axle assembly, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in July 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler’s recall campaign number is N26.

RECALL NOTES:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

B.W.Gentry
Owner/Admin
2007 Carri-Lite XTRM5
Breckenridge, TX

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