Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 15V541000

Steering

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2015-08-26.

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V541000

Steering

Component
Steering
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
149,080
Reported to NHTSA
2015-08-26
Owners notified
2016-02-24

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ram 2500 trucks and 2013-2014 Ram 3500 trucks and cab chassis manufactured October 9, 2012, to July 29, 2014. The affected vehicles may have inadequate welds securing the front track bar frame brackets, which may result in the bracket components separating from the frame.

Safety risk

If the bracket components separate from the frame, the vehicle may be more difficult to steer and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install a reinforcement bracket over the front track bar bracket. This recall began on February 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R46.

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.

Scope of coverage

3 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Ram 25002014
Ram 35002014 2013

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.