Recall 10V474000: Tire/Certification Information Label

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Dodge/RAM 2010

MANUFACTURER: Chrysler Group LLC.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: October 07, 2010

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V474000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Equipment: Other: Labels

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 840

SUMMARY:
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 Dodge RAM D2, DJ, and DS-Body vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of part 567, "Certification." Some vehicles have been built with certification and/or supplemental tire pressure information labels printed with incorrect weight or seating capacity information.

CONSEQUENCE:
The misinformation on these labels could lead to, among other things, failure to follow proper vehicle loading specifications that could increase the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:
Owners will be provided with replacement certification and/or supplemental tire pressure information labels. At the customer's option, they may take their vehicle to a Chrysler dealer for installation. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during October 2010. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

NOTES:
Chrysler's campaign number is K27. Owners may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.