DODGE RAM 2008 — NHTSA Campaign 10V657000 (STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY)
Reference listing of an official recall record for verification.
Overview
| NHTSA Campaign Number | 10V657000 |
|---|---|
| Make / Model | DODGE RAM |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Manufacturer Campaign # | K28 |
| Potentially Affected Units | 15271 |
| Action Date | 2011-03-07 |
| Report Date | 2010-12-24 |
| Notification Date | 2010-12-29 |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Do Not Sell | No |
Official summary
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 4500 AND 5500 VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A WEAKENING AND FRACTURE OF THE LEFT BALL STUD ON THE TIE ROD RESULTING IN THE POTENTIAL LOSS OF STEERING.
Official consequence
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Official remedy
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LEFT OUTER TIE ROD FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 7, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Official notes
CHRYSLER SAFETY RECALL NO. K28.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Full record fields (non-empty)
| Record ID | 82552 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign Number | 10V657000 |
| Make | DODGE |
| Model | RAM |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number | K28 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Manufacturer Name | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Manufacturing Begin Date | 2007-08-01 |
| Manufacturing End Date | 2010-09-30 |
| Record Type Code | V |
| Potentially Affected Units | 15271 |
| Action Date | 2011-03-07 |
| Initiator Code | MFR |
| Manufacturer (Display) | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Report Date | 2010-12-24 |
| Notification Date | 2010-12-29 |
| Official Summary | CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 4500 AND 5500 VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A WEAKENING AND FRACTURE OF THE LEFT BALL STUD ON THE TIE ROD RESULTING IN THE POTENTIAL LOSS OF STEERING. |
| Official Consequence | LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Official Remedy | CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LEFT OUTER TIE ROD FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 7, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403. |
| Official Notes / Contact | CHRYSLER SAFETY RECALL NO. K28.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> . |
| NHTSA Record Key | 000038798000542768000000020 |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Do Not Sell | No |