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Recalls for 2011 Ram 5500

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DEFECT #1 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 2013-11-07
Description
Chrysler group llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 ram 4500 and 5500 trucks manufactured february 20, 2007, through december 22, 2012.  The left tie rod assembly may break.  

Consequence
A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
On may 19, 2015 chrysler notified owners that dealers would replace the tie rod assembly, free of charge.  In july 2015, and under a consent order with nhtsa, the company agreed to offer owners three options for remedying their vehicles: perform the original remedy, offer to repurchase the vehicle at the fair market value plus 10%, or offer an additional incentive offer towards the purchase of a new dodge, jeep, chrysler, or fiat vehicle.  Chrysler will notify owners of the new recall options in a letter expected to be mailed on august 31, 2015.  Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.  Chrysler's recall campaign number is r16.

Notes
This recall supersedes tie rod recall 10v657.vehicles that were previously remedied under recall 10v657 are also affected by this campaign.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.

DEFECT #2 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL


Posted on: 2014-10-08
Description
Chrysler group llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured march 27, 2009, to september 5, 2013.  In the affected vehicles, the electrical connectors of the diesel fuel heater may overheat.  

Consequence
If the connectors overheat, the fuel heater may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the harness side connector with a silver plated beryllium copper terminal service kit, and inspect the fuel heater for leaks, replacing it as necessary, free of charge.  Chrysler issued interim notification to owners on december 8, 2014.  The recall began on april 27, 2015.  Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  Chrysler's number for this recall is p65.

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.

DEFECT #3 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL


Posted on: 2014-10-08
Description
Chrysler group llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured march 27, 2009, to september 5, 2013.  In the affected vehicles, the electrical connectors of the diesel fuel heater may overheat.  

Consequence
If the connectors overheat, the fuel heater may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the harness side connector with a silver plated beryllium copper terminal service kit, and inspect the fuel heater for leaks, replacing it as necessary, free of charge.  Chrysler issued interim notification to owners on december 8, 2014.  The recall began on april 27, 2015.  Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  Chrysler's number for this recall is p65.

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.

DEFECT #4 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR


Posted on: 2016-10-13
Description
Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 dodge charger police vehicles, 2007-2013 ram 3500 cab chassis, 2008-2013 ram 4500 and 5500 cab chassis, and 2013 ram 2500 and 3500 vehicles.  The affected vehicles have a 220 amp alternator that may suddenly fail.

Consequence
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.  There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator with a revised alternator, free of charge.  Parts are not currently available, but beginning on november 25, 2016 owners will be notified of the recall and they will be sent a second letter when remedy parts are available.  Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  Chrysler's number for this recall is s68.

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.

DEFECT #5 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR


Posted on: 2016-10-13
Description
Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 dodge charger police vehicles, 2007-2013 ram 3500 cab chassis, 2008-2013 ram 4500 and 5500 cab chassis, and 2013 ram 2500 and 3500 vehicles.  The affected vehicles have a 220 amp alternator that may suddenly fail.

Consequence
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.  There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator with a revised alternator, free of charge.  The recall began on december 23, 2016.  Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  Chrysler's number for this recall is s68.

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.

DEFECT #6 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT


Posted on: 2017-12-22
Description
Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain 2016-2017 ram 3500 cab chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) of less than 10,000 lbs, 2011-2017 ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 cab chassis vehicles, 2009-2017 ram 1500 and 2010-2017 ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks, all equipped with a column shifter.  Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in park may cause the brake transmission shift interlock (btsi) pin to stick in the open position.  With the pin in the open position, the transmission can be shifted out of park into any gear without pushing the brake pedal or having the key in the ignition.  

Consequence
Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.

Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, inspect the btsi, and, as necessary, replace it.  The recall began february 26, 2018.  Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  Chrysler's number for this recall is t79.

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.