Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 19V021000

Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2019-01-25.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V021000

Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection

Component
Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
795,575
Reported to NHTSA
2019-01-25
Owners notified
2019-03-22

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Ram 3500 and 2014-2018 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab and Ram 2500 vehicles. The outboard steering linkage jam nut may loosen, allowing one end of the drag link to separate.

Safety risk

A drag link separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will check the steering linkage jam nut tightness, replacing the drag link assembly or welding the nut to the adjuster sleeve, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V06.

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

11 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Ram 25002018 2017 2016 2015 2014
Ram 35002018 2017 2016 2015 2014 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.