Vehicle recall 13V344000 · August 6, 2013
Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500 and 1 more model
Due to a loose snap ring inside the transmission, there may be a loss of power transfer through the transmission to the wheels.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- An unexpected loss of power transfer may increase the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V344000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 6, 2013
- Filed by
- Chrysler Group LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- N50
- Owner notification
- October 17, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 85
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Automatic transmission
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 3500 (2012): 2012
- Dodge Ram 4500 (2012): 2012
- Dodge Ram 5500 (2012): 2012
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