DODGE RAM 5500 2012: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| Make : DODGE | Model : RAM 5500 | Year : 2012 |
| Build Dates : 2007-02-20 - 2012-12-22 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 13V527000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2015-05-12 | Date Received by ODI: 2013-11-06 | Date Added to Database: 2013-11-07 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: R16 | ||
| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 36710 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tie rod assembly, free of charge. Interim notices were sent to owners during January 2014. The recall began on May 19, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is R16. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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