[FONT="]NHTSA #: [/FONT][FONT="]12V192000[/FONT][FONT="] Make: DODGE Model: RAM Model Year: 2012 MFG Campaign #: M14 Description: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Manufacturer that filed defect/noncompliance report: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC Begin Date of MFG: 1/5/2012 End Date of MFG: 1/6/2012 Vehicle, Equipment, or Tire report: T Number of units affected: 129 Date owner notified by MFG: 5/25/2012 Recall Initiator: MFR MFG's of Recalled Vehicles/Products: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC Defect 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 Summary: 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. Corrective Summary: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR VEHICLES AS NECCESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MAY 25, 2012. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403. Recall Notes: CHRYSLER’S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS M14. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.[/FONT]
