2010 Dodge Ram recalls

Defect: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 dodge ram 4500 and 5500 vehicles. these vehicles may experience a weakening and fracture of the left ball stud on the tie rod resulting in the potential loss of steering.

Why it matters: Loss of steering control of the vehicle could increase the risk of a crash.

Chrysler will notify owners and replace the left outer tie rod free of charge. the safety recall began on march 7, 2011. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Owner notification: March 7, 2011 · Filing manufacturer: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

Defect: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 dodge ram trucks manufactured from march 2009 through october 2010. some vehicles equipped with diesel engine and a hydroboost brake system may be equipped with a power steering reservoir cap with excessive vent pressure levels that may result in brake pedals that are slow to return.

Why it matters: Brake lights that are slow to extinguish could increase the risk of a crash.

Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will replace the power steering reservoir cap free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during february 2011. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Owner notification: February 7, 2011 · Filing manufacturer: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

Defect: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 left hand drive jeep liberty, dodge nitro and ram 1500 truck; right and left hand drive jeep wrangler vehicles. these vehicles may have been built with an improperly formed master cylinder to hydraulic control unit (hcu) brake tube assembly end flare.

Why it matters: This could lead to loss of brake fluid and reduced braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the brake tubes free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during august 2010. owners may contact chrysler toll-free at 1-800-853-1403.

Owner notification: August 16, 2010 · Filing manufacturer: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

Defect: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 chrysler 300, dodge challenger, charger, jeep commander, grand cherokee and dodge ram vehicles. these vehicles may have been built with a wireless ignition node (win) module exhibiting a binding condition of the solenoid latch.

Why it matters: The result of the defect could lead to a condition where the key may be removed from the ignition switch (win module) prior to placing the shifter in park. this could result in the potential for unintended vehicle movement and could increase the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect and replace the win module free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before august 23, 2010. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Owner notification: August 23, 2010 · Filing manufacturer: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

Defect: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 chrysler sebring; dodge avenger and nitro; jeep liberty, commander and grand cherokee; and model year 2009-2010 dodge ram truck. these vehicles may have been built with an improperly formed or missing brake booster input rod retaining clip.

Why it matters: This could result in brake failure without warning which could cause a crash.

Chrysler will replace the brake booster input rod retaining clip free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during february 2010. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Owner notification: February 1, 2010 · Filing manufacturer: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC