Recall 19V021000

STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION

Report Date
20190125
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Affected Vehicles
11 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2013 RAM 3500
2014 RAM 2500
2014 RAM 3500
2015 RAM 2500
2015 RAM 3500
2016 RAM 2500
2016 RAM 3500
2017 RAM 2500
2017 RAM 3500
2018 RAM 2500
2018 RAM 3500

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