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- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ram 2500 trucks and 2013-2014 Ram 3500 trucks and cab chassis manufactured October 9, 2012, to July 29, 2014. The affected vehicles may have inadequate welds securing the front track bar frame brackets, which may result in the bracket components separating from the frame.
- Risk
- If the bracket components separate from the frame, the vehicle may be more difficult to steer and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install a reinforcement bracket over the front track bar bracket. This recall began on February 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R46.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some pickup trucks built between October 9, 2012 and July 29, 2014 may have weak welds holding the front track bar frame brackets. Over time, these brackets can separate from the frame.
If a bracket separates, the truck may be more difficult to steer and control, which raises the risk of a crash.
The repair is free. Authorized dealers will inspect the front track bar bracket and install a reinforcement bracket over it. Chrysler will notify affected owners, or you can contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 (recall R46). You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| RAM 2500 | 2014 |
|---|---|
| RAM 3500 | 20132014 |