Chrysler Recalls MOPAR Steering Drag Link Assemblies for Ram Trucks

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

Hazard

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

Affected units

32,972

Distribution

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