RAM 2500, 3500 (2013-2018): Steering
Recall 19V021000 · Jan 25, 2019 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
795,575
vehicles affected
795,575
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V021000
- Date
- Jan 25, 2019
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 795,575
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Linkages > Drag > Link > Connection
- Model years
- 2013-2018
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
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.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 11 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V021000?
2 models: Ram 2500 (2014-2018), Ram 3500 (2013-2018), about 795,575 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V021000?
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.
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.