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Network/ United States/ Dodge/ 11V350000

Dodge · United States · High

Dodge RAM 2500, RAM 3500 +1 more: Steering — tie rod assembly

Affects Dodge RAM 2500, RAM 3500, RAM 1500 · 2003–2011 — about 243K vehicles.

The hazard

THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN THE POTENTIAL LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL STABILITY IN THE LEFT HAND FRONT WHEEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TIE ROD ENDS FOR RELATIVE ORIENTATION AND REPLACE THE LEFT OUTER TIE ROD AS REQUIRED AND PERFORM A FRONT END TOE ALIGNMENT AS NEEDED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 3, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational