Dodge recall: Steering
What is wrong
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 dodge ram 4500 and 5500 vehicles. These vehicles may experience a weakening and fracture of the left ball stud on the tie rod resulting in the potential loss of steering.
What could happen
Loss of steering control of the vehicle could increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners and replace the left outer tie rod free of charge. The safety recall began on march 7, 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Vehicles covered
- Dodge Ram 2008–2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V657000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Chrysler Group LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 24, 2010
- Owners notified
- Mar 7, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 15,271
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Aug 1, 2007 to Sep 30, 2010
- Part
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- K28
Notes
Chrysler safety recall no. K28.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Dodge recall: Steering Dec 7, 2010
- Chrysler / Dodge recall: Steering Oct 7, 2010
- Dodge recall: Equipment Oct 7, 2010
- Dodge / Jeep recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Jul 7, 2010
- Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep recall: Electrical system May 11, 2010
- Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Jan 11, 2010
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.