Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 16V559000

Steering

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2016-07-26.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V559000

Steering

Component
Steering
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
59
Reported to NHTSA
2016-07-26
Owners notified
2016-09-14

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 RAM 2500 trucks, and RAM 3500 trucks and cab chassis. The affected vehicles may have inadequate welds securing the front track bar frame brackets, possibly resulting in the bracket components separating from the frame.

Safety risk

If the bracket components separate from the frame, the vehicle may have a reduced response to steering input, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will weld on a new track bar frame bracket or replace the frame of the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S58.

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

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Ram 25002015
Ram 35002015

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.