Safety Recall NHTSA · 14V161000 Reported April 1, 2014

Improperly machined transmission case/rollaway

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Power Train · 125 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V161000
Manufacturer Campaign
P13
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
125
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 1, 2014
Completion Rate
78.40

Defect Summary

Chrysler group llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 ram 1500 4x4 vehicles manufactured january 24, 2014, through february 5, 2014. in the affected vehicles, the transmission case may have been improperly machined which can result in the park pawl not properly engaging when the transmission is in the 'park' position.

Safety Consequence

If the park pawl does not properly engage, the vehicle may rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries.

Corrective Action

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on may 21, 2014. owners may contract chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. chrysler's number for this recall is p13.

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 14V161000 or campaign P13.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 14V161000

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

What is recall 14V161000?

NHTSA recall 14V161000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on April 1, 2014. It addresses: Improperly machined transmission case/rollaway. The recall affects approximately 125 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V161000 or the manufacturer campaign number P13. 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.