2008–2012 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 2500, Ram 1500 recall: Steering: linkages, tie rod assembly
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 13V529000
- Reported
- November 6, 2013
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler
- Part
- Steering: linkages, tie rod assembly
- Vehicles affected
- About 271,733
What is wrong
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 RAM 2500 4X4 and 3500 4X4 trucks, 2008-2012 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis, and model year 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4. 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
Chrysler notified owners on January 16, 2014 that dealers would inspect vehicles and replace the steering linkage assembly, if necessary. On or about February 27, 2014, Chrysler ceased its recall remedy program due to parts quality concerns, and then re-initiated it on or about April 14, 2014. 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 N49.
Affected models
Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.
- Dodge Ram 1500: 2008
- Dodge Ram 2500: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
- Dodge Ram 3500: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Notes from the notice
This recall supersedes tie rod recall 11V350. Vehicles that were previously remedied under recall 11V350 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 1500 (2008); Dodge Ram 2500 (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012); Dodge Ram 3500 (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012). 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?
Chrysler notified owners on January 16, 2014 that dealers would inspect vehicles and replace the steering linkage assembly, if necessary. On or about February 27, 2014, Chrysler ceased its recall remedy program due to parts quality concerns, and then re-initiated it on or about April 14, 2014. In July 2015, and under a consent order with NHTSA, the company agreed to offer owners three options for remedying their…
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