What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2019206
- Recall date
- 26 April 2019
- Make
- Ram
- Models
- 1500
- Model years
- 2018 to 2019
- Vehicle class
- Light Truck & Van
- System
- Powertrain
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 2,989
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnOn certain 4x4 trucks, the rear driveshaft may not have been properly welded. As a result, a weld could break and cause the driveshaft to detach from the truck. If the vehicle was in rear wheel drive mode, this would cause a loss of propulsion. rn rnSafety Risk: rnA driveshaft that detaches could result in a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a driveshaft that separates from the truck could create a hazard for other drivers and nearby people.rn rnCorrective Actions: rnThe company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to replace the rear driveshaft with one that is properly welded.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2019206.