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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 11V350000

2010 Dodge Ram 2500 | 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 | 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 | 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 | 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 | 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 | 2004 Dodge Ram 3500 | 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 | 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 | 2009 Dodge Ram 3500 | 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 | 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 | 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 | 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 | 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 | 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 | 2009 Dodge Ram 2500 | 2011 Dodge Ram 3500 | 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 — Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

Published July 11, 2011 · Recall initiated: July 6, 2011

Summary

NHTSA records recall 11V350000, published July 11, 2011 and initiated July 6, 2011. Recalling firm: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC); 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 | 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 | 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 | 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 | 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 | 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 | 2004 Dodge Ram 3500 | 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 | 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 | 2009 Dodge Ram 3500 | 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 | 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 | 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 | 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 | 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 | 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 | 2009 Dodge Ram 2500 | 2011 Dodge Ram 3500 | 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 — Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
DODGE
Model
RAM 2500
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Lot
2010 DODGE RAM 2500 | 2011 DODGE RAM 2500 | 2003 DODGE RAM 3500 | 2008 DODGE RAM 2500 | 2004 DODGE RAM 2500 | 2003 DODGE RAM 2500 | 2004 DODGE RAM 3500 | 2007 DODGE RAM 3500 | 2008 DODGE RAM 3500 | 2009 DODGE RAM 3500 | 2008 DODGE RAM 1500 | 2005 DODGE RAM 2500 | 2005 DODGE RAM 3500 | 2006 DODGE RAM 3500 | 2006 DODGE RAM 2500 | 2007 DODGE RAM 2500 | 2009 DODGE RAM 2500 | 2011 DODGE RAM 3500 | 2010 DODGE RAM 3500
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 | 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 | 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 | 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 | 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 | 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 | 2004 Dodge Ram 3500 | 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 | 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 | 2009 Dodge Ram 3500 | 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 | 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 | 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 | 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 | 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 | 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 | 2009 Dodge Ram 2500 | 2011 Dodge Ram 3500 | 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 — Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V350000 on July 11, 2011. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

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

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: DODGE. Model: RAM 2500.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)