The tires on your Ram 4500 or 5500 cab chassis truck are only rated for 87 mph, but your vehicle is designed to go up to 106 mph. This is a safety concern because it can cause the tires to fail while you're driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If you drive your vehicle above 87 mph, the tires could suddenly blow out, which could cause you to lose control and increase the chance of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Chrysler dealer will update the electronic control unit to limit your vehicle's top speed to 87 mph, which is the tire's maximum safe speed. This repair is free, and you should contact your dealer to confirm availability and schedule the update.
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Original — What Happened
Chryser (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ram 4500 and 5500 cab chassis trucks manufactured August 20, 2013, to January 27, 2015 and equipped with 6.4L Hemi engines. The affected vehicles have a maximum governed speed of 106 mph but are fitted with tires that are only rated for a maximum speed of 87 mph.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the vehicle exceeds the tires' maximum speed rating, the tires may suddenly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will correct the electronic control unit software to limit the vehicle's speed to 87 mph, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R17.
This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.
What is the TIRES recall for the 2014 RAM 4500? (Campaign #15V290000)
The tires on your Ram 4500 or 5500 cab chassis truck are only rated for 87 mph, but your vehicle is designed to go up to 106 mph. This is a safety concern because it can cause the tires to fail while you're driving. If you drive your vehicle above 87 mph, the tires could suddenly blow out, which could cause you to lose control and increase the chance of a crash. Your Chrysler dealer will update the electronic control unit to limit your vehicle's top speed to 87 mph, which is the tire's maximum safe speed. This repair is free, and you should contact your dealer to confirm availability and schedule the update.