NHTSA Campaign 13V528000
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Issued by Chrysler Group LLC · Reported Nov 6, 2013 · 706,664 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Dodge RAM 2500 4x4 and 3500 4x4, model year 2007-2008 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis and model year 2006-2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4 trucks manufactured February 12, 2002, through February 13, 2008. The left tie rod assembly may break.
Consequence
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 and launched its recall campaign in January 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N62.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DODGE | RAM 1500 | 2006 | 706,664 |
| DODGE | RAM 1500 | 2007 | 706,664 |
| DODGE | RAM 1500 | 2008 | 706,664 |
| DODGE | RAM 2500 | 2003 | 706,664 |
| DODGE | RAM 2500 | 2004 | 706,664 |
| DODGE | RAM 2500 | 2005 | 706,664 |
| DODGE | RAM 2500 | 2006 | 706,664 |
| DODGE | RAM 2500 | 2007 | 706,664 |
| DODGE | RAM 2500 | 2008 | 706,664 |
| DODGE | RAM 3500 | 2003 | 706,664 |
| DODGE | RAM 3500 | 2004 | 706,664 |
| DODGE | RAM 3500 | 2005 | 706,664 |
| DODGE | RAM 3500 | 2006 | 706,664 |
| DODGE | RAM 3500 | 2007 | 706,664 |
| DODGE | RAM 3500 | 2008 | 706,664 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 13V528000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.