Is the 2011 RAM 1500 safe to drive?

The 2011 RAM 1500 has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE recall for the 2011 RAM 1500? (Campaign #10V656000)

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. If the bearing fails, your vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Chrysler will install a free oil port insert into your rear axle at no cost to you.

Campaign 10V656000

High Priority Plain English 2010-12-24

What This Recall Means

Component

SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE

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.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Chrysler will install a free oil port insert into your rear axle at no cost to you.

Affected Vehicles

2011 RAM 1500

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #10V656000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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