2008–2011 Dodge RAM recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 dodge RAM 4500 and 5500 vehicles. These vehicles may experience a weakening and fracture of the left ball stud on the tie rod resulting in the potential loss of steering.
💥 The risk
Loss of steering control of the vehicle could increase the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Chrysler will notify owners and replace the left outer tie rod free of charge. The safety recall began on march 7, 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V657000
- Manufacturer recall #
- K28
- Manufacturer
- CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 15,271
- Component
- STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
- Owner phone
- 1-800-853-1403
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Mar 7, 2011
- Built
- Aug 1, 2007 – Sep 30, 2010
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Chrysler safety recall no. K28.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .