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

Steering — Linkages — Drag — Link — Connection

Date Announced

JAN 25, 2019

Vehicles Affected

795,575

Ram Recall #

V06

NHTSA Campaign #

19V021000

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (22)

• Chronology
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 4
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 3
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 2
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 02/01/2019 New Safety Recall Advanced Communication – V06
• FCA US LLC Chronology 2013-17 MY Ram Steering Linkage Submitted on January 25, 2019
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-1
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 5
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-2
• ISSUED Renotification Notice