NHTSA Recall 15V663000: Temporary/emergency spare tire (tires)
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 253 vehicles. It affects 2016 RAM 1500.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V663000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R58 |
| Component | TIRES › TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE |
| Report received | October 16, 2015 |
| Owner notification | December 2, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ram 1500 trucks with a 5.7L engine and dual exhaust manufactured August 3, 2015, to August 10, 2015. The affected vehicles may be missing a heat shield for the spare tire.
Safety risk
Without a heat shield, heat from the exhaust system may damage the spare tire. When used, the damaged tire may have a tread separation or side wall rupture, resulting in a loss of control and an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a spare tire heat shield if the vehicle is missing one. Vehicles that have already been sold with an excess of 50 miles will also have their spare tires replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R58.
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 15V663000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| RAM 1500 | 2016 |
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.