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

Power Train — Axle Assembly

Summary

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012 RAM 4500 and 5500 trucks manufactured February 2, 2012, to December 22, 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.

Actions

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace or repair the front axle assembly, free of charge. The recall began on May 1, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N26.

Documents (13)

• Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - original draft
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) Final Interim
• Defect Notice(Part 573)
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2014-Q3
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q1
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q3
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2014-Q4
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q2

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