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2011 RAM 2500 Steering Linkages Tie Rod Assembly Recall


NHTSA Recall #	79896
NHTSA Compaign #	11V350000
MFG Compaign #	L16
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Supplier	RAM
Brand	RAM
Model	2500
Model Year	2011
Component	STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Date of notification	03/10/11
Begin date of manufacuring	14/02/08
End date of manufacturing	28/03/11
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	ODI
Report received	06/07/11
Report created	11/07/11
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Estimated number of affected units	242780
Defect summary	Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 dodge ram 2500/3500 4x4, manufactured from february 14, 2008, through march 28, 2011; model year 2008-2011 dodge ram 3500 cab chassis 4x2, manufactured from february 14, 2008, through march 28, 2011; and model year 2008 dodge ram 1500 mega cab 4x4, manufactured from february 14, 2008, through august 15, 2008, because the left tie rod ball stud may fracture. This condition tends to occur during low speed parking lot type maneuvers when the customer is making a tight turn. Additionally, model year 2003-2008 dodge ram 2500/3500 vehicles may have received the affected tie rod assembly as a replacement part during normal service.
Consequence summary	This condition could result in the potential loss of directional stability in the left hand front wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective action	Dealers will inspect the tie rod ends for relative orientation and replace the left outer tie rod as required and perform a front end toe alignment as needed. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 3, 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Recall notes	Chrysler safety recall no. L16. 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 .

What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2011 RAM 2500 Steering Linkages Tie Rod Assembly Recall

2011 RAM 2500 Steering Linkages Tie Rod Assembly Recall

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