2013-2014 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 recall: steering
Chrysler (FCA Us LLC) reported this safety recall on August 26, 2015. It covers about 149,080 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 149,080
- reported
- Aug 26, 2015
- owners notified
- Feb 24, 2016
- related complaints
- 166
Steering
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ram 2500 trucks and 2013-2014 Ram 3500 trucks and cab chassis manufactured October 9, 2012, to July 29, 2014. The affected vehicles may have inadequate welds securing the front track bar frame brackets, which may result in the bracket components separating from the frame.
- Risk
- If the bracket components separate from the frame, the vehicle may be more difficult to steer and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install a reinforcement bracket over the front track bar bracket. This recall began on February 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R46.
Recall number 15V541000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 166 complaints about steering problems.
Questions about recall 15V541000
Is there a recall on the 2013-2014 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 steering?
Yes. Recall 15V541000, reported on August 26, 2015, covers about 149,080 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 15V541000?
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install a reinforcement bracket over the front track bar bracket. This recall began on February 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R46.
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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