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Ram Recall R58: Spare Tire Heat Shield Missing
2016 Ram 1500
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.
Tires — Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire
- Summary
- 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.
- Actions
- 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.
- Documents (14)
- Defect 573 Report
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - November 2015
- Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q4
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Renotification Notice
- Recall Quarterly Report - 2016-Q2
- Recall Quarterly Report - 2016-Q1
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Communications Cover Letter
- Recall Acknowledgement
- Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
- Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2016-3
- Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2016-4
- Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2016-4
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