2013-2018 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 recall: connection
Chrysler (FCA Us LLC) reported this safety recall on January 25, 2019. It covers about 795,575 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 795,575
- reported
- Jan 25, 2019
- owners notified
- Mar 22, 2019
- related complaints
- 491
Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Ram 3500 and 2014-2018 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab and Ram 2500 vehicles. The outboard steering linkage jam nut may loosen, allowing one end of the drag link to separate.
- Risk
- A drag link separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler 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. The recall began March 22, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V06.
Recall number 19V021000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 491 complaints about steering problems.
2015 Ram 25002016 Ram 25002017 Ram 25002018 Ram 25002015 Ram 35002016 Ram 35002017 Ram 35002018 Ram 3500
Questions about recall 19V021000
Is there a recall on the 2013-2018 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 connection?
Yes. Recall 19V021000, reported on January 25, 2019, covers about 795,575 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 19V021000?
Chrysler 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. The recall began March 22, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V06.
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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