Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
RAM
Model Of Vehicle
3500
Year
2010
Recall Campaign Number
13V529000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
Effect Of Defect
A Failure Of The Tie Rod Assembly May Result In A Loss Of Steering Control, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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. In July 2015, And Under A Consent Order With Nhtsa, The Company Agreed To Offer Owners Three Options For Remedying Their Vehicles: Perform The Original Remedy, Offer To Repurchase The Vehicle At The Fair Market Value Plus 10%, Or Offer An Additional Incentive Offer Towards The Purchase Of A New Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, Or Fiat Vehicle. 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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Chrysler Group Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20080214
End Of Manufacture
20121222
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
271733
Date Owners Notified
20140116
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA Us, Llc)
Date Report Received
20131106
Make Campaign Number
N49