Recall 13V528000: 2006–2008 Dodge RAM 1500, 2005–2008 Dodge RAM 2500, 2005–2008 Dodge RAM 3500
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Nov 6, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- 706,664
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Dodge RAM 2500 4x4 and 3500 4x4, model year 2007-2008 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis and model year 2006-2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4 trucks manufactured February 12, 2002, through February 13, 2008. The left tie rod assembly may break.
The risk
A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Chrysler notified owners and launched its recall campaign in January 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N62.
Notes
This recall supersedes Chrysler tie rod recall 11V350. Vehicles that were previously remedied under recall 11V350 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.
Affected vehicles
- 2006 Dodge RAM 1500
- 2007 Dodge RAM 1500
- 2008 Dodge RAM 1500
- 2005 Dodge RAM 2500
- 2006 Dodge RAM 2500
- 2007 Dodge RAM 2500
- 2008 Dodge RAM 2500
- 2005 Dodge RAM 3500
- 2006 Dodge RAM 3500
- 2007 Dodge RAM 3500
- 2008 Dodge RAM 3500
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V528000
- Manufacturer campaign
- N62
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler Group LLC
- Owner letters
- Jan 17, 2014
- Components
- Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly (Steering)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology