Vehicle recall 12V192000 · May 2, 2012
2012 Dodge Ram 1500
The affected vehicles have a spare tire that does not match the specifications listed on the tire placard.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2012 ram 1500 trucks, manufactured from January 5, 2012 through January 6, 2012. The affected vehicles have a spare tire that does not match the specifications listed on the tire placard. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, tire selection and rims.
- Consequence
- If installed, the incorrectly sized spare tire may unexpectedly activate the electronic stability control (ESC) system, altering the effectiveness of the ESC system, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair vehicles as neccessary free of charge. The safety recall began on may 21, 2012. Owners should contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- Notes
- Chryslers recall campaign number is M14.CUSTOMERS may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V192000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 2, 2012
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- M14
- Owner notification
- May 21, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 129
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Other › Labels
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Dodge Ram 1500 (2012): 2012
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