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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10V657000

2008 Dodge Ram | 2009 Dodge Ram | 2010 Dodge Ram | 2011 Dodge Ram — Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

Published December 29, 2010 · Recall initiated: December 24, 2010

Summary

NHTSA records recall 10V657000, published December 29, 2010 and initiated December 24, 2010. Recalling firm: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC); 2008 Dodge Ram | 2009 Dodge Ram | 2010 Dodge Ram | 2011 Dodge Ram — Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
DODGE
Model
RAM
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Lot
2008 DODGE RAM | 2009 DODGE RAM | 2010 DODGE RAM | 2011 DODGE RAM
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2008 Dodge Ram | 2009 Dodge Ram | 2010 Dodge Ram | 2011 Dodge Ram — Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V657000 on December 29, 2010. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: DODGE. Model: RAM.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)