NHTSA Campaign 19V021000

STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION

Issued by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · Reported Jan 25, 2019 · 795,575 vehicles affected

What's 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.

Consequence

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
RAM 2500 2014 795,575
RAM 2500 2015 795,575
RAM 2500 2016 795,575
RAM 2500 2017 795,575
RAM 2500 2018 795,575
RAM 3500 2013 795,575
RAM 3500 2014 795,575
RAM 3500 2015 795,575
RAM 3500 2016 795,575
RAM 3500 2017 795,575
RAM 3500 2018 795,575

Source: NHTSA Campaign 19V021000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.