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NHTSA recall 11V350000

Steering · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

July 6, 2011report date
242,780units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2008 Dodge Ram 1500, 2003 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004 Dodge Ram 2500, 2005 Dodge Ram 2500, 2006 Dodge Ram 2500, 2007 Dodge Ram 2500, 2008 Dodge Ram 2500, 2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2010 Dodge Ram 2500, 2011 Dodge Ram 2500, 2003 Dodge Ram 3500, 2004 Dodge Ram 3500, 2005 Dodge Ram 3500, 2006 Dodge Ram 3500, 2007 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008 Dodge Ram 3500, 2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, 2011 Dodge Ram 3500.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 11V350000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.