Dodge RAM 1500, RAM 2500, RAM 3500 (2008-2012): Steering
Recall 13V529000 · Nov 6, 2013 · Chrysler Group LLC
271,733
vehicles affected
271,733
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V529000
- Date
- Nov 6, 2013
- Maker
- Chrysler Group LLC
- Units affected
- 271,733
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Linkages > Tie rod assembly
- Model years
- 2008-2012
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 RAM 2500 4X4 and 3500 4X4 trucks, 2008-2012 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis, and model year 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4. The left tie rod assembly may break.
What can happen
A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Chrysler notified owners on January 16, 2014 that dealers would inspect vehicles and replace the steering linkage assembly, if necessary. On or about February 27, 2014, Chrysler ceased its recall remedy program due to parts quality concerns, and then re-initiated it on or about April 14, 2014. 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 N49.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 11 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V529000?
3 models: Dodge Ram 1500 (2008), Dodge Ram 2500 (2008-2012), Dodge Ram 3500 (2008-2012), about 271,733 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V529000?
Chrysler notified owners on January 16, 2014 that dealers would inspect vehicles and replace the steering linkage assembly, if necessary. On or about February 27, 2014, Chrysler ceased its recall remedy program due to parts quality concerns, and then re-initiated it on or about April 14, 2014. Chrysler will notify.
What can happen?
A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.