Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V290000 Reported May 18, 2015

Vehicle can exceed the speed rating of the tires

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · N/A · 1,771 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V290000
Manufacturer Campaign
R17
Manufacturer
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
1,771
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 18, 2015
Completion Rate
82.98

Defect Summary

Chryser (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 ram 4500 and 5500 cab chassis trucks manufactured august 20, 2013, to january 27, 2015 and equipped with 6.4l hemi engines. the affected vehicles have a maximum governed speed of 106 mph but are fitted with tires that are only rated for a maximum speed of 87 mph.

Safety Consequence

If the vehicle exceeds the tires' maximum speed rating, the tires may suddenly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will correct the electronic control unit software to limit the vehicle's speed to 87 mph, free of charge. the recall began on june 10, 2015. owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. chrysler's number for this recall is r17.

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 15V290000 or campaign R17.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 15V290000

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

What is recall 15V290000?

NHTSA recall 15V290000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on May 18, 2015. It addresses: Vehicle can exceed the speed rating of the tires. The recall affects approximately 1,771 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V290000 or the manufacturer campaign number R17. 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.