Chrysler Recalls 2013 RAM Trucks Due to Track Bar Bolt Defect
Chrysler is recalling 2013 RAM 4500 and 5500 trucks because an incorrect bolt may break, causing the vehicle to pull to one side and 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 (track bar bolt) that can cause the vehicle to pull to one side, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.
Plain-English summary
Chrysler Group LLC is recalling certain model year 2013 RAM 4500 and 5500 trucks manufactured between January 22, 2013, and March 8, 2013. The recall addresses a defect where an incorrect bolt may have been used to attach the track bar to the frame.
The incorrect attaching bolt may break or fall out, resulting in the vehicle suddenly pulling to one side, which increases the risk of a crash. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the track bar fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 3, 2013.
Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753 for more information. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N41. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- RAM 5500, 4500
- Brand
- RAM
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler Group LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Light Truck
- Affected units
- 747
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 (2)
- 5500
- 4500
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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