Steering:linkages:drag:link:connection
NHTSA campaign 19V021000 · announced January 25, 2019 · filed by Chrysler (fca Us Llc) · 795,575 units affected
The problem
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.
The risk
A drag link separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of crash.
What to do
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2014 Ram 2500
- 2015 Ram 2500
- 2016 Ram 2500
- 2017 Ram 2500
- 2018 Ram 2500
- 2013 Ram 3500
- 2014 Ram 3500
- 2015 Ram 3500
- 2016 Ram 3500
- 2017 Ram 3500
- 2018 Ram 3500
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.