Mopar recall: Steering
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain MOPAR steering 4x4 drag link assemblies (part number 68369907AA), and the associated components, jam nuts (part numbers 06510749AA and 06510750AA), drag link inner (part number 68111304AA), drag link outer (68111301AA), and drag link adjuster (part number 68111302AA) sold for replacement use on Heavy Duty Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks. The outboard steering linkage jam nut may loosen, allowing one end of the drag link to separate. The drag link assemblies may have been installed as part of a vehicle repair; the drag link assemblies installed during vehicle manufacturing were subject to NHTSA Safety Recall 19V-021.
What could happen
A drag link separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix
FCA will notify owners, and dealers will check the steering linkage jam nut tightness, replacing the drag link assembly or welding the nut to the adjuster sleeve, free of charge. If an owner bought any of these components at the counter of a dealer and it was not installed, the dealer will reimburse the owner. If the part has been installed, dealers will inspect the jam nut tightness, free of charge. The recall began July 23, 2020. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is W49
Vehicles covered
- Mopar Drag Link Assembly
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20E043000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Chrysler (Fca Us LLC)
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 25, 2020
- Owners notified
- Jul 23, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 32,972
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › Connection
- Maker's own recall number
- W49
Notes
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.
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.