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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 13V527000

2010 Ram Redundant 5500 | 2011 Dodge Ram 5500 | 2012 Dodge Ram 5500 | 2010 Ram Redundant 4500 | 2011 Dodge Ram 4500 | 2012 Dodge Ram 4500 | 2008 Dodge Ram 5500 | 2009 Dodge Ram 4500 | 2008 Dodge Ram 4500 | 2009 Dodge Ram 5500 — Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

Published November 7, 2013 · Recall initiated: November 6, 2013

Summary

NHTSA records recall 13V527000, published November 7, 2013 and initiated November 6, 2013. Recalling firm: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC); 2010 Ram Redundant 5500 | 2011 Dodge Ram 5500 | 2012 Dodge Ram 5500 | 2010 Ram Redundant 4500 | 2011 Dodge Ram 4500 | 2012 Dodge Ram 4500 | 2008 Dodge Ram 5500 | 2009 Dodge Ram 4500 | 2008 Dodge Ram 4500 | 2009 Dodge Ram 5500 — Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly.

What's the hazard

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 RAM 4500 and 5500 trucks manufactured February 20, 2007, through December 22, 2012. The left tie rod assembly may break.

What to do

On May 19, 2015 Chrysler notified owners that dealers would replace the tie rod assembly, free of charge. In July 2015, and under a consent order with NHTSA, the company agreed to offer owners three options for remedying their vehicles: perform the original remedy, offer to repurchase the vehicle at the fair market value plus 10%, or offer an additional incentive offer towards the purchase of a new Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, or Fiat vehicle. Chrysler will notify owners of the new recall options in a letter expected to be mailed on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is R16.

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Recall details

Brand
RAM
Model
redundant 5500
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Lot
2010 RAM redundant 5500 | 2011 DODGE RAM 5500 | 2012 DODGE RAM 5500 | 2010 RAM redundant 4500 | 2011 DODGE RAM 4500 | 2012 DODGE RAM 4500 | 2008 DODGE RAM 5500 | 2009 DODGE RAM 4500 | 2008 DODGE RAM 4500 | 2009 DODGE RAM 5500
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2010 Ram Redundant 5500 | 2011 Dodge Ram 5500 | 2012 Dodge Ram 5500 | 2010 Ram Redundant 4500 | 2011 Dodge Ram 4500 | 2012 Dodge Ram 4500 | 2008 Dodge Ram 5500 | 2009 Dodge Ram 4500 | 2008 Dodge Ram 4500 | 2009 Dodge Ram 5500 — Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V527000 on November 7, 2013. Reported hazard: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 RAM 4500 and 5500 trucks manufactured February 20, 2007, through December 22, 2012. The left tie rod assembly may break.

What should I do if I have this product?

On May 19, 2015 Chrysler notified owners that dealers would replace the tie rod assembly, free of charge. In July 2015, and under a consent order with NHTSA, the company agreed to offer owners three options for remedying their vehicles: perform the original remedy, offer to repurchase the vehicle at the fair market value plus 10%, or offer an additional incentive offer towards the purchase of a new Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, or Fiat vehicle. Chrysler will notify owners of the new recall options in a letter expected to be mailed on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is R16.

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

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: RAM. Model: redundant 5500.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)