Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
RAM
Model Of Vehicle
4500
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
13V527000
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
On May 19, 2015 Chrysler Notified Owners That Dealers Would Replace The Tie Rod Assembly, Free Of Charge. 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 R16.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Chrysler Group Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20070220
End Of Manufacture
20121222
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
36151
Date Owners Notified
20150512
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA Us, Llc)
Date Report Received
20131106
Make Campaign Number
R16