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2008-2012 Dodge RAM 1500, Dodge RAM 2500 and others recall: tie rod assembly

Chrysler Group LLC reported this safety recall on November 6, 2013. It covers about 271,733 vehicles.

vehicles affected
271,733
reported
Nov 6, 2013
owners notified
Jan 16, 2014
related complaints
1,545

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

What is wrong
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 RAM 2500 4X4 and 3500 4X4 trucks, 2008-2012 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis, and model year 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4. 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
Chrysler notified owners on January 16, 2014 that dealers would inspect vehicles and replace the steering linkage assembly, if necessary. On or about February 27, 2014, Chrysler ceased its recall remedy program due to parts quality concerns, and then re-initiated it on or about April 14, 2014. 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 N49.

Recall number 13V529000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1,545 complaints about steering problems.

2008 Dodge RAM 15002009 Dodge RAM 25002010 Dodge RAM 25002011 Dodge RAM 25002012 Dodge RAM 25002009 Dodge RAM 35002010 Dodge RAM 35002011 Dodge RAM 35002012 Dodge RAM 3500

Questions about recall 13V529000

Is there a recall on the 2008-2012 Dodge RAM 1500, Dodge RAM 2500 and others tie rod assembly?

Yes. Recall 13V529000, reported on November 6, 2013, covers about 271,733 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V529000?

Chrysler notified owners on January 16, 2014 that dealers would inspect vehicles and replace the steering linkage assembly, if necessary. On or about February 27, 2014, Chrysler ceased its recall remedy program due to parts quality concerns, and then re-initiated it on or about April 14, 2014. 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 N49.

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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