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NHTSA Recall 19V021000: Connection (steering)

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 795,575 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the RAM 2500.

795,575
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2019
owners notified (March 22)
NHTSA campaign19V021000
Manufacturer campaignV06
ComponentSTEERING › LINKAGES › DRAG › LINK › CONNECTION
Report receivedJanuary 25, 2019
Owner notificationMarch 22, 2019
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

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.

Safety risk

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

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.

Notes

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 19V021000

Make and modelModel years
RAM 25002014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
RAM 35002013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

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.