NHTSA Recall 13V528000: Tie rod assembly (steering)
Chrysler Group LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 706,664 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Dodge RAM 1500.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V528000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | N62 |
| Component | STEERING › LINKAGES › TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | November 6, 2013 |
| Owner notification | January 17, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Dodge RAM 2500 4x4 and 3500 4x4, model year 2007-2008 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis and model year 2006-2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4 trucks manufactured February 12, 2002, through February 13, 2008. 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
Chrysler notified owners and launched its recall campaign in January 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N62.
Notes
This recall supersedes Chrysler tie rod recall 11V350. Vehicles that were previously remedied under recall 11V350 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 13V528000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Dodge RAM 1500 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Dodge RAM 2500 | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Dodge RAM 3500 | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
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.