Component
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
What Happened
Your Ram 1500 truck may be missing a heat shield for the spare tire, which could cause damage to the spare tire.
Risk if Unfixed
If your spare tire is damaged, it could blow out while driving, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Chrysler will notify you and install a spare tire heat shield for free, or replace the spare tire if your truck has traveled over 50 miles.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ram 1500 trucks with a 5.7L engine and dual exhaust manufactured August 3, 2015, to August 10, 2015. The affected vehicles may be missing a heat shield for the spare tire.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Without a heat shield, heat from the exhaust system may damage the spare tire. When used, the damaged tire may have a tread separation or side wall rupture, resulting in a loss of control and an increased risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a spare tire heat shield if the vehicle is missing one. Vehicles that have already been sold with an excess of 50 miles will also have their spare tires replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R58.
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