Recall 15V663000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 15V663000. Component: TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE. 253 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
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.
Defect 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.
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.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
| Make | Model | Year | VIN Lookup |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAM | 1500 | 2016 | Check VINs |
Recalls Affecting the Same Makes
Campaigns touching RAM from other manufacturers (last 3 years)
Same-Make Recall Activity
| Campaign | Report Date | Manufacturer | Component | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V059000 | Feb 2, 2026 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL | 456,287 |
| 25V882000 | Dec 18, 2025 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE | 52,565 |
| 25V876000 | Dec 17, 2025 | ROLLX VANS | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 86 |
| 25V824000 | Dec 1, 2025 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR | 1,589 |
| 25V826000 | Dec 1, 2025 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 72,509 |
| 25V765000 | Nov 6, 2025 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 532 |
| 25V720000 | Oct 23, 2025 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 300,691 |
| 25V665000 | Oct 6, 2025 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR:CONTROLLER:SOFTWARE | 790 |
| 25V618000 | Sep 17, 2025 | READING TRUCK GROUP LLC | TRAILER HITCHES | 10 |
| 25V592000 | Sep 11, 2025 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR | 1,761 |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.