NHTSA Campaign 18V556000
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA campaign 18V556000 covers 2 year-make-model versions listed here and concerns the power train: axle assembly. The repair is free.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) filed the report for 18V556000 with NHTSA on August 23, 2018; the manufacturer initiated the recall.
For 18V556000, NHTSA lists up to 4,171 potentially affected vehicles, built between April 23, 2018 and August 8, 2018.
Owner notification letters for 18V556000 were scheduled from September 26, 2018, 34 days after the report.
18V556000 covers 1 model from Ram, model years 2018–2019.
Owners of the model years 18V556000 covers have filed at least 267 complaints naming the power train, about this defect or others in the same group.
Among the 18V556000 vehicles, the 2019 Ram 1500 has the most (207).
By potentially affected vehicles, 18V556000 ranks 132 of 215 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recalls on this site.
Besides 18V556000, Chrysler (FCA US LLC) has 41 other recalls on the power train on this site; the one before 18V556000 was 18V492000, reported on July 26, 2018.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 RAM 1500 trucks. The rear differential may have been insufficiently filled, possibly resulting in its failure.
- The risk
- If the rear axle assembly fails, it can cause a loss of drive or the rear wheels may lock up. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear axle oil level. Rear axles with an insufficient amount of oil will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U88.
Reported August 23, 2018
Vehicles covered by 18V556000 (2)
Ram (2)
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 18V556000, not that your own vehicle does: a campaign covers a range of VINs. A VIN check on NHTSA's lookup shows whether it is.
Newest record on this page: August 23, 2018. Data: NHTSA recall and owner-complaint files. How these figures are counted