Recall 12V192 affects 129 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks with a spare tire that mismatches the placard. Repair is free at a franchised Ram dealer.
Dodge is recalling 129 2012 Ram 1500 trucks because the spare tire does not match the size listed on the tire placard. If installed, the incorrectly sized spare tire can unexpectedly activate electronic stability control, change how ESC works, and increase crash risk; the Ram dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The tire placard on a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 is the label that tells an owner or service technician which tire specifications belong on the truck. It is used with the spare tire as well as the road tires, so the information on the label needs to match the tire installed on the vehicle.
On affected Ram 1500 trucks, the spare tire does not match the specifications printed on the tire placard. That means the truck was built with a mismatch between the spare tire and the required tire information. The issue is not a flat tire or a worn tire. It is incorrect equipment information tied to the spare tire.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner would not notice this during normal driving unless they inspected the spare tire and compared it with the placard.
Who's affected?
| 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 129 |
Not every 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific pickup is included.
What's the safety risk?
An incorrectly sized spare tire can unexpectedly activate the ESC system, changing how stability control responds and increasing crash risk. If the spare tire is on the Ram 1500, drive cautiously and schedule the inspection soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Ram dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 is included in this recall.
- Use the owner letter mailed on May 21, 2012, if you have it, then contact a franchised Ram dealer for instructions.
- Schedule the free spare-tire inspection and repair that corrects the tire size mismatch listed on the tire placard.
- Call Dodge customer service at 1-800-853-1403 with questions and reference recall number 12V192 when you call.
- Avoid using the spare tire until the dealer confirms it matches the placard or completes the repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Ram technician inspects the spare tire against the tire placard specifications and repairs the vehicle as needed. The source remedy does not give a more detailed part list, so the key dealer task is the inspection and any correction needed to bring the truck back into compliance. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall.
Timeline
| May 2, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 21, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V192?
Recall 12V192 covers 129 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks with a spare tire that does not match the tire placard. If that spare is installed, it can affect electronic stability control and increase crash risk. Dealers will inspect and repair affected trucks for free.
What should I do if my 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 12V192. If it is, contact a franchised Ram dealer to schedule the free inspection and repair. Reference recall number 12V192 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and the recall remedy says dealers will inspect and repair affected vehicles free of charge. Use recall number 12V192 when you contact a Ram dealer.
Is it safe to use the spare tire on this recall?
Use caution with the spare tire if your VIN is included. The recall says the wrong spare tire size can unexpectedly activate the electronic stability control system and change how that system works, increasing crash risk. Ask the dealer to inspect the truck before relying on the spare.
What if I bought this Dodge Ram 1500 used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN, then contact a franchised Ram dealer with recall number 12V192 if your truck is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V192000 |
|---|---|
| Dodge customer service | 1-800-853-1403 |
| NHTSA recall # | 12V192 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V192000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →