Dodge RAM 4500, RAM 5500; RAM Redundant 4500, Redundant 5500 (2008-2012): Steering
Recall 13V527000 · Nov 6, 2013 · Chrysler Group LLC
36,151
vehicles affected
36,151
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V527000
- Date
- Nov 6, 2013
- Maker
- Chrysler Group LLC
- Units affected
- 36,151
- 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 4500 and 5500 trucks manufactured February 20, 2007, through December 22, 2012. 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.
On May 19, 2015 Chrysler notified owners that dealers would replace the tie rod assembly, free of charge. 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.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 10 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge | Ram 4500 | 2008-2009, 2011-2012 |
| Dodge | Ram 5500 | 2008-2009, 2011-2012 |
| Ram | Redundant 4500 | 2010 |
| Ram | Redundant 5500 | 2010 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V527000?
4 models: Dodge Ram 4500 (2008-2009, 2011-2012), Dodge Ram 5500 (2008-2009, 2011-2012), Ram Redundant 4500 (2010) and 1 more, about 36,151 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V527000?
On May 19, 2015 Chrysler notified owners that dealers would replace the tie rod assembly, free of charge. 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.
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.