Safety Recall NHTSA · 19V324000 Reported April 25, 2019

Driveshaft may fracture and separate

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Power Train · 10,160 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
19V324000
Manufacturer Campaign
V48
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
10,160
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 25, 2019
Completion Rate
74.24

Defect Summary

Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain 2018-2019 ram 1500 pickup trucks. the rear driveshaft may have an incomplete weld fusion between the tube and tube yoke, which may lead to weld cracking or the driveshaft fracturing.

Safety Consequence

A fractured rear driveshaft could detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, or it may result in a loss of drive power, both of which can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Fca us will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear driveshaft, free of charge. the recall began june 13, 2019. owners may contact fca us customer service at 1-800-853-1403. the fca us recall number is v48.

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 19V324000 or campaign V48.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 19V324000

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

What is recall 19V324000?

NHTSA recall 19V324000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on April 25, 2019. It addresses: Driveshaft may fracture and separate. The recall affects approximately 10,160 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 19V324000 or the manufacturer campaign number V48. 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.