Recall 10V657000

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Report Date

20101224

Component

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Affected Vehicles

4 models

Defect Description

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 4500 AND 5500 VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A WEAKENING AND FRACTURE OF THE LEFT BALL STUD ON THE TIE ROD RESULTING IN THE POTENTIAL LOSS OF STEERING.

Safety Consequence

LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LEFT OUTER TIE ROD FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 7, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2008	DODGE	RAM
2009	DODGE	RAM
2010	DODGE	RAM
2011	DODGE	RAM

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.