SPRINTER 2500 2014: STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION

Make : SPRINTER Model : 2500 Year : 2014
Build Dates : 2013-06-04 - 2018-12-29
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 19V021000
Date Owner's Notified: 2019-03-22 Date Received by ODI: 2019-01-25 Date Added to Database: 2019-01-31
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis)
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: V06
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 795575
Summary:
      Chrysler "FCA US LLC" is recalling certain 2013-2018 Ram 3500 and 2014-2018 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab and Ram 2500 vehicles. The outboard steering linkage jam nut may loosen, allowing one end of the drag link to separate.
Consequence:
      A drag link separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy:
      Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will check the steering linkage jam nut tightness, replacing the drag link assembly or welding the nut to the adjuster sleeve, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V06.
Report Initiator: ODI V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
      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.