Chrysler Recalls 2008-2012 RAM Trucks for Tie Rod Assembly Defect

Plain-English summary

Chrysler Group LLC is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 RAM 4500 and 5500 trucks manufactured between February 20, 2007, and December 22, 2012. The recall involves approximately 36,151 vehicles. This campaign supersedes a previous tie rod recall (10V657), and vehicles previously remedied under that earlier recall are also affected by this new campaign.

The defect involves the left tie rod assembly, which may break. A failure of this component may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Owners will be notified by letter expected to be mailed on August 31, 2015. Dealers will replace the tie rod assembly free of charge. Under a consent order with NHTSA, owners also have the option to have the vehicle repurchased at fair market value plus 10% or receive an incentive toward the purchase of a new Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, or Fiat vehicle. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product

RAM, DODGE redundant 5500, RAM 5500, redundant 4500, RAM 4500

Brand

RAM

Manufacturer

Chrysler Group LLC

Category

Vehicle — Steering

Hazard

• loss-of-steering-control
• crash-risk

Affected units

36,151

Is your product affected?

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

Distribution

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