NHTSA Recall # | 86253 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 10V616000 |
MFG Compaign # | K33 |
Manufacturer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
Supplier | DODGE |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | RAM |
Model Year | 2010 |
Component | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERIN |
Date of notification | 07/02/11 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/03/09 |
End date of manufacturing | 30/10/09 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 07/12/10 |
Report created | 10/12/10 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 62166 |
Defect summary | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 dodge ram trucks manufactured from march 2009 through october 2010. Some vehicles equipped with diesel engine and a hydroboost brake system may be equipped with a power steering reservoir cap with excessive vent pressure levels that may result in brake pedals that are slow to return. |
Consequence summary | Brake lights that are slow to extinguish could increase the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will replace the power steering reservoir cap free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during february 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. |
Recall notes | Chrysler safety recall no. K33. 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 http://www. Safercar. Gov . |