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🧸 Product DE THE NETHERLANDS February 12, 2016

Dodge — RAM

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
Overheating of the ABS system can cause the breaking of the rear axle shaft and the wheels can detach while driving.
Origin
United States
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What is this? This is a warning about some Dodge RAM trucks. The ABS system may overheat. This can break the rear axle shaft. The wheels could come off while driving.

What's happening? Some Dodge RAM trucks have a problem with the ABS system. The rear axle shaft might break. This could cause the wheels to detach while the truck is moving.

Does this affect me? This affects Dodge RAM trucks in Germany and the Netherlands. If you own or drive one, you should check for updates.

What should I do? Stop driving the truck right away. Contact a Dodge dealer or mechanic. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help with safety steps.

🤖 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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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Overheating of the ABS system can cause the breaking of the rear axle shaft and the wheels can detach while driving. · Origin: United States

First published
February 12, 2016
Last refreshed by us
4 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/193986

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What is this product recall alert about?
Dodge — RAM. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Overheating of the ABS system can cause the breaking of the rear axle shaft and the wheels can detach while driving. · Origin: United States
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 12, 2016 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany and THE NETHERLANDS.
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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