19V021Vehicle

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 19V021

Safety Recall

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Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Units affected: 795,575
Recall opened: Mar 22, 2019
Report date: Jan 25, 2019
Manufacturer campaign: V06
Type: Vehicle

Related investigation

NHTSA opened an investigation that led to this recall.

PE18016PEEscalated to RecallOpened Dec 17, 2018
Steering loss due to linkage separation

Affected vehicles (2)

RAM 25002014–2018
RAM 35002013–2018

Component / system

STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION

Defect

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.

Risk / consequence

A drag link separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

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.

Source: NHTSA campaign 19V021000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.