Chrysler Recalls MOPAR Steering Drag Link Assemblies for Ram Trucks
FCA US LLC is recalling specific MOPAR steering drag link assemblies for Heavy Duty Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks because a jam nut may loosen, risking loss of steering control.
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 in the steering linkage that can cause a loss of steering control, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.
Plain-English summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain MOPAR steering 4x4 drag link assemblies and associated components, including jam nuts, drag link inner and outer parts, and drag link adjusters. These parts were sold for replacement use on Heavy Duty Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks. The recall covers approximately 32,972 units.
The defect involves the outboard steering linkage jam nut, which may loosen and allow one end of the drag link to separate. This separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. The drag link assemblies may have been installed as part of a vehicle repair; those installed during manufacturing were subject to a previous NHTSA Safety Recall.
FCA 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. If an owner purchased these components at a dealer counter and they were not installed, the dealer will reimburse the owner. If the part has been installed, dealers will inspect the jam nut tightness free of charge. The recall began on July 23, 2020.
The recalled product
- Product
- STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION recall
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Category
- Vehicle — Steering Component
- Affected units
- 32,972
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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