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NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V527
Component(s):STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected 36,151
Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Summary:
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.
CONSEQUENCE:
The left tie rod assembly may break.
Remedy:
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.
Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Chrysler’s recall campaign number is R16.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.