Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's rear axle spindle could have a faulty bearing that's causing a grinding or growling noise, which can lead to a complete failure.
Risk if Unfixed
If the bearing fails, your vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Chrysler will install a free oil port insert into your rear axle at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 RAM 1500 TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 2009 THROUGH DECEMBER 2010. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE EXPERIENCE A NOISE (GROWL, GRIND) COMING FROM THE REAR AXLE BEARING WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY SEIZE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A FAILURE OF THE BEARING COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO STALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL INSTALL AN OIL PORT INSERT INTO THE REAR AXLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 4, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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