Failure of the left tie rod assembly
Defect Summary
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 Consequence
A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) or involving Steering.
FAQ: Recall 13V527000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 13V527000?
NHTSA recall 13V527000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on November 6, 2013. It addresses: Failure of the left tie rod assembly. The recall affects approximately 36,151 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 13V527000 or the manufacturer campaign number R16. 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.