Recall 15V541000: 2013–2014 Ram 3500 and 1 other model

Report received

Aug 26, 2015

Manufacturer

Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Potentially affected

149,080vehicles

Model years

2013–2014

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ram 2500 trucks and 2013-2014 Ram 3500 trucks and cab chassis manufactured October 9, 2012, to July 29, 2014. The affected vehicles may have inadequate welds securing the front track bar frame brackets, which may result in the bracket components separating from the frame.

Possible consequence

If the bracket components separate from the frame, the vehicle may be more difficult to steer and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install a reinforcement bracket over the front track bar bracket. This recall began on February 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R46.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2014 Ram 2500344 complaints
• 2013 Ram 3500115 complaints
• 2014 Ram 3500202 complaints