Recall
Dodge Ram 5500 — 13V344000
NHTSA ID
13V344000
Make
Dodge
Model
Ram 5500
Years Affected
2012
Recall Date
2013-08-06
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Units Affected
85
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
N50
Summary
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012 RAM 3500 trucks manufactured May 4, 2012, through August 7, 2012; and model year 2012 RAM 4500 and 5500 trucks manufactured May 3, 2012, through August 7, 2012. Due to a loose snap ring inside the transmission, there may be a loss of power transfer through the transmission to the wheels.
Consequence
An unexpected loss of power transfer may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission assembly free of charge. The recall began on October 17, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N50.