NHTSA recall 13V344000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
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| Campaign number | 13V344000 |
| Manufacturer's number | N50 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Reported | 2013-08-06 |
| Owners notified | 2013-10-17 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Units potentially affected | 85 |
| Report | Quarterly report 6, for 2015 quarter 1 |
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| Filed with NHTSA | 2015-04-29 |
| Vehicles in the campaign | 85 |
| Reported remedied | 72 (84%) |
| Reported unreachable | 0 |
| Reported removed | 0 |
These are the manufacturer's totals for the whole campaign at the end of 2015 quarter 1, as filed with NHTSA. They do not say whether one vehicle has been remedied: check the VIN with the official lookups. The reports are from data as of 2026-10-19.
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
An unexpected loss of power transfer may increase the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
| 2012 DODGE RAM 3500 | Built 2012-05-04 to 2012-08-07. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
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| 2012 DODGE RAM 4500 | Built 2012-05-03 to 2012-08-07. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2012 DODGE RAM 5500 | Built 2012-05-03 to 2012-08-07. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| S1709000010 | 2023-01-09. Service bulletin. Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. Upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter wear (roller failure) on one or more cam lobes and that camshaft/lifter replacement is necessary. |
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| V51 | 2022-12-19. Service bulletin. Customer Satisfaction Notification V51 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module |
| V51 | 2020-01-21. Service bulletin. Customer Satisfaction Notification V51 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module |
| 68211004A | 2018-11-26. Service bulletin. Shifter - Automatic Trans Before this part is replaced for any issue please call John Grzecki on cell (248) 379- 0969. If you do not receive a return call within 15 minutes, proceed with the repair. Please be sure to accurately record any DTCs identified with the scan tool and document them on the repair order. |
| 18-050-14 REV. A | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. Flash: Drone or Vibration Present During MDS Operation This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. New PCM software is being released to address a customer's concern of a drone or vibration type condition while driving at highway speeds during MDS (Multiple Displacement System) operation.In addition, the following powertrain system improvements/enhancements are also included in this software release: Improved Electronic Voltage Regulator control to more precisely maintain system voltage. Enhanced Automatic Oil Change Indicator(EAOCI) system improvements to switch to a severe duty cycle algorithm anytime the PCM is replaced to ensure the customer receives a timely oil change required message. (Only applies to vehicles using a block heater in ambient temperatures greater than -20°F(-29°C)). |
| 18-009-13 | 2018-06-04. Service bulletin. Flash: MIL Illumination P1004 - Short Runner Valve Control Performance This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) has been set: P1004 - Short Runner Valve Control Performance |
| 18-012-14 | 2018-05-21. Service bulletin. Flash: Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination. Includes Various Driveability Improvements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes have been set: ? P0300 - Multiple Cylinder Misfire NOTE: The P0300 improvement only applies to vehicles using a block heater in ambient temperatures greater than -20°F(-29°C). ? P2008 - Short Runner Valve (SRV) Control Circuit ? P1004 - Short Runner Valve Control Performance ? P2016 - Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor Circuit Low ? P2017 - Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor Circuit High ? P0456 - Evap System Small Leak Customers may also experience any of the following conditions (applies only to vehicles equipped with a CNG engine): ? Excess gasoline mode operation under normal operating conditions (switching to gasoline mode too often) ? Slight hesitation on initial acceleration when starting in gasoline mode ? Engine speed fluctuation on first gasoline to CNG mode transition under extremely low ambient temps |
| 18-009-13 | 2018-02-21. Service bulletin. Flash: MIL Illumination P1004 - Short Runner Valve Control Performance This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) has been set: P1004 - Short Runner Valve Control Performance |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.