Dodge recall: Steering
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.
What could happen
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.
Vehicles covered
- Dodge Ram 1500 2008
- Dodge Ram 2500 2008–2012
- Dodge Ram 3500 2008–2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V529000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Chrysler Group LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 6, 2013
- Owners notified
- Jan 16, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 271,733
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Feb 14, 2008 to Dec 22, 2012
- Part
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- N49
Notes
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Dodge / Ram recall: Wheels May 27, 2021
- Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep recall: Air bags Jan 15, 2019
- Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep and more recall: Air bags Jan 9, 2018
- Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep and more recall: Equipment Dec 21, 2017
- Dodge / Ram recall: Power train Dec 20, 2017
- Chrysler / Dodge recall: Air bags Dec 22, 2016
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.