Mopar Drag Link Assembly: Steering
Recall 20E043000 · Jun 25, 2020 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
32,972
units affected
32,972
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20E043000
- Date
- Jun 25, 2020
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 32,972
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Steering > Linkages > Drag > Link > Connection
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain MOPAR steering 4x4 drag link assemblies (part number 68369907AA), and the associated components, jam nuts (part numbers 06510749AA and 06510750AA), drag link inner (part number 68111304AA), drag link outer (68111301AA), and drag link adjuster (part number 68111302AA) sold for replacement use on Heavy Duty Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks. The outboard steering linkage jam nut may loosen, allowing one end of the drag link to separate.
What can happen
A drag link separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
FCA 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. If an owner bought any of these components at the counter of a dealer and it was not installed, the dealer will reimburse the owner. If the part has been installed, dealers will inspect the jam nut tightness, free of charge. The recall began July 23, 2020. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is W49
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mopar | Drag Link Assembly | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20E043000?
1 model: Mopar Drag Link Assembly (all years), about 32,972 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 20E043000?
FCA 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. If an owner bought any of these components at the counter of a dealer and it was not installed, the dealer will reimburse the owner. If the.
What can happen?
A drag link separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of 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.