Safety Recall NHTSA · 10V656000 Reported December 24, 2010

Rear axle

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Suspension · 60,382 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
10V656000
Manufacturer Campaign
K36
Component
Suspension
Vehicles Affected
60,382
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 24, 2010

Defect Summary

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011 ram 1500 trucks manufactured from september 2009 through december 2010. some vehicles may have experience a noise (growl, grind) coming from the rear axle bearing which could eventually seize.

Safety Consequence

A failure of the bearing could cause the vehicle to stall increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Chrysler will notify owners and will install an oil port insert into the rear axle free of charge. the safety recall began on april 4, 2011. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference recall ID 10V656000 or campaign K36.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 10V656000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 10V656000?

NHTSA recall 10V656000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on December 24, 2010. It addresses: Rear axle. The recall affects approximately 60,382 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10V656000 or the manufacturer campaign number K36. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.