Vehicle recall 13V288000 · July 2, 2013
Ram 4500 and 5500
An incorrect bolt may have been used to attach the track bar to the frame.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 RAM 4500 and 5500 trucks manufactured January 22, 2013, through March 8, 2013. An incorrect bolt may have been used to attach the track bar to the frame.
- Consequence
- The incorrect attaching bolt may break or fall out, resulting in the vehicle suddenly pulling to one side, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the track bar fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 3, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N41.
- Notes
- 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 www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V288000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 2, 2013
- Filed by
- Chrysler Group LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- N41
- Owner notification
- September 3, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 747
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure
Vehicles covered
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