NHTSA recall 19V021000
Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › Connection
RAM 2500 and 1 more
Reported Jan 25, 2019795,575 vehicles affectedChrysler (FCA US LLC)Maker’s number V06Built Jun 4, 2013 – Dec 29, 2018
The 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.
The risk
A drag link separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of crash.
The 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.