Dodge recall: Steering
What is wrong
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 dodge ram 2500/3500 4x4, manufactured from february 14, 2008, through march 28, 2011; model year 2008-2011 dodge ram 3500 cab chassis 4x2, manufactured from february 14, 2008, through march 28, 2011; and model year 2008 dodge ram 1500 mega cab 4x4, manufactured from february 14, 2008, through august 15, 2008, because the left tie rod ball stud may fracture. This condition tends to occur during low speed parking lot type maneuvers when the customer is making a tight turn. Additionally, model year 2003-2008 dodge ram 2500/3500 vehicles may have received the affected tie rod assembly as a replacement part during normal service.
What could happen
This condition could result in the potential loss of directional stability in the left hand front wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the tie rod ends for relative orientation and replace the left outer tie rod as required and perform a front end toe alignment as needed. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 3, 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Vehicles covered
- Dodge Ram 1500 2008
- Dodge Ram 2500 2003–2011
- Dodge Ram 3500 2003–2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V350000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Chrysler Group LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 6, 2011
- Owners notified
- Oct 3, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 242,780
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Feb 14, 2008 to Mar 28, 2011
- Part
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- L16
Notes
Chrysler safety recall no. L16.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 / Ram recall: Power train Dec 20, 2017
- Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep and more recall: Air bags May 24, 2016
- Dodge / Fca / Ram recall: Equipment May 16, 2016
- Dodge / Ram recall: Air bags Jul 22, 2015
- Chrysler / Dodge / Mitsubishi and more recall: Air bags May 26, 2015
- Dodge recall: Air bags May 26, 2015
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.