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2008-2012 Dodge RAM 4500, Dodge RAM 5500 and others recall: tie rod assembly

Chrysler Group LLC reported this safety recall on November 6, 2013. It covers about 36,151 vehicles.

vehicles affected
36,151
reported
Nov 6, 2013
owners notified
May 12, 2015
related complaints
80

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

What is wrong
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 RAM 4500 and 5500 trucks manufactured February 20, 2007, through December 22, 2012. The left tie rod assembly may break.
Risk
A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
On May 19, 2015 Chrysler notified owners that dealers would replace the tie rod assembly, free of charge. In July 2015, and under a consent order with the federal safety agency, the company agreed to offer owners three options for remedying their vehicles: perform the original remedy, offer to repurchase the vehicle at the fair market value plus 10%, or offer an additional incentive offer towards the purchase of a new Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, or Fiat vehicle. Chrysler will notify owners of the new recall options in a letter expected to be mailed on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1‑800‑247‑9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is R16.

Recall number 13V527000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 80 complaints about steering problems.

2011 Dodge RAM 45002008 Dodge RAM 55002011 Dodge RAM 55002012 Dodge RAM 5500

Questions about recall 13V527000

Is there a recall on the 2008-2012 Dodge RAM 4500, Dodge RAM 5500 and others tie rod assembly?

Yes. Recall 13V527000, reported on November 6, 2013, covers about 36,151 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V527000?

On May 19, 2015 Chrysler notified owners that dealers would replace the tie rod assembly, free of charge. In July 2015, and under a consent order with the federal safety agency, the company agreed to offer owners three options for remedying their vehicles: perform the original remedy, offer to repurchase the vehicle at the fair market value plus 10%, or offer an additional incentive offer towards the purchase of a new Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, or Fiat vehicle. Chrysler will notify owners of the new recall options in a letter expected to be mailed on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1‑800‑247‑9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is R16.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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