Recall 19V021000: Ram 2500, Ram 3500
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Summary
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.
The fix. 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.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V021000
- Manufacturer campaign
- V06
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Report received
- January 25, 2019
- Owners notified
- March 22, 2019
- Built
- Jun 4, 2013 – Dec 29, 2018
- Units affected
- 795,575
- Initiated by
- an NHTSA defect investigation
Affected vehicles
Related NHTSA investigations
- PE18016 – Steering loss due to linkage separation
Is your car affected? Only a VIN check tells you whether a specific vehicle is included and still unrepaired – use NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call the manufacturer. Recall repairs are free.