The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·10V616000·Announced 2010-12-07

Chrysler Recalls 2010-2011 Dodge Ram Trucks for Brake Pedal Defect

Chrysler is recalling certain 2010-2011 Dodge Ram trucks because a power steering reservoir cap may cause brake pedals to be slow to return, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect affecting the braking system that explicitly increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler Group LLC is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Dodge Ram trucks manufactured between March 2009 and October 2010. The recall involves approximately 62,166 vehicles.

Some vehicles equipped with a diesel engine and a hydroboost brake system may have a power steering reservoir cap with excessive vent pressure levels. This defect may result in brake pedals that are slow to return, which could increase the risk of a crash.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering reservoir cap free of charge. The safety recall was expected to begin during February 2011. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
DODGE RAM
Brand
DODGE
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Category
Vehicle — Light Truck
Hazard
Affected units
62,166

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • RAM

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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