Vehicle recall 10V657000 · December 24, 2010
2008-2011 Dodge Ram
These vehicles may experience a weakening and fracture of the left ball stud on the tie rod resulting in the potential loss of steering.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Dodge ram 4500 and 5500 vehicles. These vehicles may experience a weakening and fracture of the left ball stud on the tie rod resulting in the potential loss of steering.
- Consequence
- Loss of steering control of the vehicle could increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners and replace the left outer tie rod free of charge. The safety recall began on March 7, 2011. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- Notes
- Chrysler safety recall no. K28.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
- 10V657000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 24, 2010
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- K28
- Owner notification
- March 7, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 15,271
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
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