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NHTSA Recall 13V344000: Automatic transmission (power train)

Chrysler Group LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 85 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Dodge RAM 3500.

85
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2013
owners notified (October 17)
NHTSA campaign13V344000
Manufacturer campaignN50
ComponentPOWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Report receivedAugust 6, 2013
Owner notificationOctober 17, 2013
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 13V344000

Make and modelModel years
Dodge RAM 35002012
Dodge RAM 45002012
Dodge RAM 55002012

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.