Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V192000 Reported May 2, 2012

Spare tire placard/fmvss 110

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Equipment · 129 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12V192000
Manufacturer Campaign
M14
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
129
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 2, 2012

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.”

Safety Consequence

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 Action

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair vehicles as neccessary free of charge. the safety recall began on may 21, 2012. owners should 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 12V192000 or campaign M14.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 12V192000

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

What is recall 12V192000?

NHTSA recall 12V192000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on May 2, 2012. It addresses: Spare tire placard/fmvss 110. The recall affects approximately 129 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V192000 or the manufacturer campaign number M14. 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.