Chrysler has identified a problem in certain 2006-2012 Dodge Ram trucks that could lead to failure of the tie rod assembly and loss of steering control. The automobile manufacturer is aware of six accidents and two injuries involving 2008-2012 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickups.
In order to identify all vehicles requiring repair, Chrysler will be asking approximately 1.2 million truck owners to return their trucks to the nearest dealership to have them inspected. The trucks involved include:
- 2006-2008 Ram 1500
- 2006-2008 Ram 2500
- 2006-2008 Ram 3500
- 2008-2012 Ram 2500
- 2008-2012 Ram 3500
- 2008-2012 Ram 4500
- 2008-2012 Ram 5500
The automaker estimates that 453,000 of the vehicles would need to be repaired due to tie rods that were not aligned properly during assembly. Owners wanting more information about the problem can contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. (NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 13V-527, 13V-528, 13V-529.)