Safety Recall NHTSA · 10V657000 Reported December 24, 2010

Tie rod ends

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Steering · 15,271 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
10V657000
Manufacturer Campaign
K28
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
15,271
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 24, 2010

Defect Summary

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 dodge ram 4500 and 5500 vehicles. these vehicles may experience a weakening and fracture of the left ball stud on the tie rod resulting in the potential loss of steering.

Safety Consequence

Loss of steering control of the vehicle could increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Chrysler will notify owners and replace the left outer tie rod free of charge. the safety recall began on march 7, 2011. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference recall ID 10V657000 or campaign K28.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 10V657000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 10V657000?

NHTSA recall 10V657000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on December 24, 2010. It addresses: Tie rod ends. The recall affects approximately 15,271 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10V657000 or the manufacturer campaign number K28. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.