Linkages: tie rod assemblyRecall 10V-657 · 2008–2011 Dodge RAM

CHRYSLER GROUP LLC recall 10V-657 covers 15,271 2008–2011 Dodge RAM for a linkages: tie rod assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on December 24, 2010.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected15,2711 model

ReportedDec 24, 2010Owners notified Mar 7, 2011

Complaints since4Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 10V657000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

The risk

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

What to do

The fix

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.

CHRYSLER SAFETY RECALL NO. K28.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A>.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Dodge RAM2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

Built from August 1, 2007 to September 30, 2010. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.