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🧸 Product DE February 15, 2019

Dodge — RAM 1500/4000 Pickup

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The rear differential may have been insufficiently filled with oil by the manufacturer, which can cause damage in the axle drive.
Origin
United States
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This alert was reported 2777 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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129 days in total
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What is this? This is a notice about some Dodge pickup trucks. The rear axle may not have enough oil. This could damage the axle.

What's happening? The manufacturer did not fill the rear axle with enough oil. This can cause problems with the axle.

Does this affect me? If you own a Dodge RAM 1500 or 4000 pickup made in the United States, this may affect you.

What should I do? Check with a Dodge dealer or mechanic right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help finding help.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The rear differential may have been insufficiently filled with oil by the manufacturer, which can cause damage in the axle drive. · Origin: United States

First published
February 15, 2019
Last refreshed by us
4 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/354422

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What is this product recall alert about?
Dodge — RAM 1500/4000 Pickup. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The rear differential may have been insufficiently filled with oil by the manufacturer, which can cause damage in the axle drive. · Origin: United States
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 15, 2019 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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