Large Recall NHTSA · 13V528000 Reported November 6, 2013

Failure of the left tie rod assembly

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Steering · 706,664 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V528000
Manufacturer Campaign
N62
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
706,664
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 6, 2013
Completion Rate
31.96

Defect Summary

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 Consequence

A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

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 13V528000 or campaign N62.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13V528000

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

What is recall 13V528000?

NHTSA recall 13V528000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on November 6, 2013. It addresses: Failure of the left tie rod assembly. The recall affects approximately 706,664 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 13V528000 or the manufacturer campaign number N62. 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.