NHTSA CAMPAIGN #: 13V52900
MAKE: DODGE
MODEL: RAM 2500 / RAM 3500
YEAR: 2008-2012
MFR CAMPAIGN #: N49
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION: STEERING
MANUFACTURER: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
BEGIN DATE OF MANUFACTURING:
END DATE OF MANUFACTURING:
POTENTIAL # OF UNITS AFFECTED: 265,044
MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
REPORT RECEIVED DATE: 20131106
RECORD CREATION DATE: 20131116
REGULATION PART #:
FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD #:
DEFECT SUMMARY:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 RAM 2500 4x4 and 3500 trucks 4x4. 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 N49.
RECALL NOTES:
This recall supersedes tie rod recall 10V657. Vehicles that were previously remedied under recall 10V657 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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