Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
What Happened
The tie rod assembly in your 2008-2012 RAM 4500 or 5500 truck is a crucial part that helps steer your vehicle. It's like a strong, flexible rod that connects your steering wheel to the wheels.
Risk if Unfixed
If the tie rod breaks, you could lose control of your steering, which could lead to a serious accident.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the tie rod assembly with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice, which will be mailed to you on August 31, 2015.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
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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