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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 13V527📅 Nov 7, 2013

2008–2012 Dodge RAM 4500 & 2008–2012 Dodge RAM 5500 + 2 more recall: steering

⚠️ What's wrong

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 RAM 4500 and 5500 trucks manufactured February 20, 2007, through December 22, 2012. 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

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 at the fair market value plus 10%, or offer an additional incentive offer towards the purchase of a new Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, or Fiat vehicle. Chrysler will notify owners of the new recall options in a letter expected to be mailed on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is R16.

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
13V527000
Manufacturer recall #
R16
Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicles affected
36,151
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Owner phone
1-800-247-9753
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 12, 2015
Built
Feb 20, 2007 – Dec 22, 2012
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 13V527 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 13V527?

2008–2012 Dodge RAM 4500 & 2008–2012 Dodge RAM 5500 + 2 more. 36,151 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Dodge dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-247-9753.