Dodge Ram 2500/3500 Track Bar Recall

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Dodge RAM 2500 trucks, and Dodge RAM 3500 trucks and cab chassis. The affected vehicles may have inadequate welds securing the front track bar frame brackets, possibly resulting in the bracket components separating from the frame.

CONSEQUENCE:

If the bracket components separate from the frame, the vehicle may have a reduced response to steering input, increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will weld on a new track bar frame bracket or replace the frame of the vehicle, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler’s number for this recall is S58.

NOTES:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

MANUFACTURER SAFET DEFECT NON-COMPLIANCE PDF: RCLRPT-16V559-2534

MANUFACTURER NOTICE TO DEALERS/CONSUMERS PDF: RCMN-16V559-2808

FCA US LLC PART INFORMATION FOR TRACK BAR WELDS: RMISC-16V559-1871

FCA US LLC CHRONOLOGY TIMELINE OF EVENTS PDF: RMISC-16V559-2642

Report Receipt Date: JUL 26, 2016
NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V559000
Component(s): STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 64