NHTSA Recall 13V527000: Tie rod assembly (steering)
Chrysler Group LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 36,151 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Dodge RAM 4500.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V527000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R16 |
| Component | STEERING › LINKAGES › TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | November 6, 2013 |
| Owner notification | May 12, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Notes
This recall supersedes tie rod recall 10V657.Vehicles that were previously remedied under recall 10V657 are also affected by this campaign.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V527000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Dodge RAM 4500 | 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012 |
| Dodge RAM 5500 | 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012 |
| RAM Redundant 4500 | 2010 |
| RAM Redundant 5500 | 2010 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.