Vehicle recall 11V350000 · July 6, 2011
Dodge Ram 2500, Ram 3500 and 1 more model
This condition tends to occur during low speed parking lot type maneuvers when the customer is making a tight turn.
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 2500/3500 4X4, manufactured from February 14, 2008, through March 28, 2011; model year 2008-2011 Dodge ram 3500 cab chassis 4X2, manufactured from February 14, 2008, through March 28, 2011; and model year 2008 Dodge ram 1500 mega cab 4X4, manufactured from February 14, 2008, through August 15, 2008, because the left tie rod ball stud may fracture. This condition tends to occur during low speed parking lot type maneuvers when the customer is making a tight turn. Additionally, model year 2003-2008 Dodge ram 2500/3500 vehicles may have received the affected tie rod assembly as a replacement part during normal service.
- Consequence
- This condition could result in the potential loss of directional stability in the left hand front wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the tie rod ends for relative orientation and replace the left outer tie rod as required and perform a front end toe alignment as needed. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on October 3, 2011. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- Notes
- Chrysler safety recall no. L16.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
- 11V350000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 6, 2011
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- L16
- Owner notification
- October 3, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 242,780
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
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