NHTSA CAMPAIGN #: 13V52800
MAKE: DODGE
MODEL: RAM 1500 / RAM 2500 / RAM 3500
YEAR: 2003-2008
MFR CAMPAIGN #: N62
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION: STEERING
MANUFACTURER: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
BEGIN DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20020212
END DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20080213
POTENTIAL # OF UNITS AFFECTED: 707,176
MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
REPORT RECEIVED DATE: 20131106
RECORD CREATION DATE: 20131116
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DEFECT SUMMARY:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 RAM 2500 4x4 and 3500 4x4, model year 2007 - 2008 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis and model year 2006 - 2008 RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4 trucks manufactured February 12, 2002 through February 13 2008. The left tie rod assembly may break.
CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY:
A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
CORRECTIVE SUMMARY:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a new left tie rod assembly, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in December 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N62.
RECALL NOTES:
This recall supersedes tie rod recall 10V350. Vehicles that were previously remedied under recall 10V350 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.
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