Vehicle recall 10V616000 · December 7, 2010
2010-2011 Dodge Ram
Some vehicles equipped with diesel engine and a hydroboost brake system may be equipped with a power steering reservoir cap with excessive vent pressure levels that may result in…
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- Summary
- Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Dodge ram trucks manufactured from March 2009 through October 2010. Some vehicles equipped with diesel engine and a hydroboost brake system may be equipped with a power steering reservoir cap with excessive vent pressure levels that may result in brake pedals that are slow to return.
- Consequence
- Brake lights that are slow to extinguish could increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will replace the power steering reservoir cap free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during February 2011. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- Notes
- Chrysler safety recall no. K33. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V616000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 7, 2010
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- K33
- Owner notification
- February 7, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 62,166
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Power steering fluid
Vehicles covered
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