2010 RAM Redundant 5500, Redundant 4500 and 2008–2012 Dodge Ram 5500, Ram 4500 recall: Steering: linkages, tie rod assembly
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 13V527000
- Reported
- November 6, 2013
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler
- Part
- Steering: linkages, tie rod assembly
- Vehicles affected
- About 36,151
What is wrong
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 RAM 4500 and 5500 trucks manufactured February 20, 2007, through December 22, 2012. The left tie rod assembly may break.
Safety risk
A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
On May 19, 2015 Chrysler notified owners that dealers would replace the tie rod assembly, free of charge. In July 2015, and under a consent order with NHTSA, the company agreed to offer owners three options for remedying their vehicles: perform the original remedy, offer to repurchase the vehicle at the fair market value plus 10%, or offer an additional incentive offer towards the purchase of a new Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, or Fiat vehicle. Chrysler will notify owners of the new recall options in a letter expected to be mailed on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is R16.
Affected models
Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.
Notes from the notice
This recall supersedes tie rod recall 10V657.Vehicles that were previously remedied under recall 10V657 are also affected by this campaign.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles are affected by this recall?
Dodge Ram 4500 (2008, 2009, 2011, 2012); Dodge Ram 5500 (2008, 2009, 2011, 2012); RAM Redundant 4500 (2010); RAM Redundant 5500 (2010). Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What is the fix?
On May 19, 2015 Chrysler notified owners that dealers would replace the tie rod assembly, free of charge. In July 2015, and under a consent order with NHTSA, the company agreed to offer owners three options for remedying their vehicles: perform the original remedy, offer to repurchase the vehicle at the fair market value plus 10%, or offer an additional incentive offer towards the purchase of a new Dodge, Jeep…
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.