NHTSA Recall # | 138316 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 19V021000 |
MFG Compaign # | V06 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Supplier | RAM |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 3500 |
Model Year | 2018 |
Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION |
Date of notification | 22/03/19 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 07/02/13 |
End date of manufacturing | 29/12/18 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 25/01/19 |
Report created | 31/01/19 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 795575 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | A drag link separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of crash. |
Corrective action | 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. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |