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 if Unfixed
A drag link separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of crash.
Free Fix
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.
Streetcar ORV LLC (Streetcar) is recalling certain American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) 3" Dualsport aftermarket suspension kits, part numbers N0436000 and N0436001, sold for installation on 2013-2018 RAM 2500 and 3500HD trucks. Improper installation and machining of the original equipment steering knuckle may weaken the joint between the steering drag link and knuckle.
Risk if Unfixed
The weakened connection may result in a fractured steering drag link, causing a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Streetcar will notify owners and dealers will inspect and install a new steering knuckle, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact AEV customer service at 1-248-926-0256, extension 500.
Your vehicle may have a problem with the welds holding the steering system in place, which could cause the steering to feel loose or unresponsive.
Risk if Unfixed
If the steering system fails, the risk of a crash increases because your vehicle may not respond properly to steering input.
Free Fix
Dealers will fix the problem by welding a new bracket or replacing the frame of your vehicle, free of charge.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 RAM 2500 trucks, and RAM 3500 trucks and cab chassis. The affected vehicles may have inadequate welds securing the front track bar frame brackets, possibly resulting in the bracket components separating from the frame.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the bracket components separate from the frame, the vehicle may have a reduced response to steering input, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will weld on a new track bar frame bracket or replace the frame of the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S58.