Chrysler Recalls 242,780 Dodge Ram Pickups

The Chryshler Group LLC will recall about 286,000 Dodge Ram pickup trucks because of potential problems with the tie rod assemblies that may increase the risk of a crash. Also the part may fracture, most probably to happen during low speed turning-maneuvers, like in parking lots. When a rupture happens, drivers could notice a loss in directional stability, increasing the chances of a crash.

The models that are to be recalled are 2008-2011 Dodge Ram 2500 units and 3500 4x4 models, 2008-2011 Dodge Ram 3500 Cab Chassis 4x2 models, 2008 Ram 1500 mega Cab 4x4 models, and 2003-2008 Ram 2500 and 3500 models.

There were about 243.000 trucks recalled in the U.S., of which about 74.000 have already received service on the tie rod assembly according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

From the recalled trucks 286.000 trucks recalled, 243.000 are in the United States. About 74.000 have already received service on tie rod service. About 35.000 pickups in Canada will be recalled, as well as 2,750 in Mexico and 5,700 in other countries.

There have been a few crashes and at least one minor injury as a result of the fault that caused the recall, said a Chrysler spokesman.

Inspection for replacing the vehicle’s left tie rods and the replacing itself will be made by dealers for free. But as a specific date hasn’t been established, as Chrysler has not yet decided when the customers will receive alert letters regarding the recall.