The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·16V559000·Announced 2016-07-26

2015 RAM 2500 and 3500 Recalled for Steering Bracket Weld Defect

Chrysler is recalling 2015 RAM 2500 and 3500 trucks because inadequate welds on front track bar brackets may separate, reducing steering response and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (inadequate welds on steering components) that can lead to reduced steering response and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

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, which could result in the bracket components separating from the frame.

If the bracket components separate from the frame, the vehicle may have a reduced response to steering input, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall began on September 14, 2016.

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. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S58. 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.

The recalled product

Product
RAM 3500, 2500
Brand
RAM
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
59

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)

  • 3500
  • 2500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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