NHTSA recall 13V527000
Steering · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Details
What's wrong: The left tie rod assembly may break.
Why it matters: A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: On May 19, 2015 Chrysler notified owners that dealers would replace the tie rod assembly, free of charge. 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…
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2008 Dodge Ram 4500
- 2008 Dodge Ram 5500
- 2009 Dodge Ram 4500
- 2009 Dodge Ram 5500
- 2011 Dodge Ram 4500
- 2011 Dodge Ram 5500
- 2012 Dodge Ram 4500
- 2012 Dodge Ram 5500
All model years NHTSA lists
2008 Dodge Ram 4500, 2009 Dodge Ram 4500, 2011 Dodge Ram 4500, 2012 Dodge Ram 4500, 2008 Dodge Ram 5500, 2009 Dodge Ram 5500, 2011 Dodge Ram 5500, 2012 Dodge Ram 5500, 2010 Ram Redundant 4500, 2010 Ram Redundant 5500.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 13V527000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.