NHTSA 10V657000 United States
Dodge Ram recall: Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly
Official safety recall 10V657000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Campaign10V657000
ComponentSteering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly
Report date2010-12-24
ManufacturerCHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge Ram | 2011 | United States |
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.
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The official 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.