What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2019038
- Recall date
- 25 January 2019
- Make
- Ram
- Models
- 3500, 2500
- Model years
- 2013 to 2018
- Vehicle class
- Light Truck & Van
- System
- Steering
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 77,994
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnOn certain trucks, a nut in the steering system could loosen and cause a loss of steering control. This problem affects trucks equipped with a 4x4 style steering system. rn rnSafety Risk: rnA loss of steering control would increase the risk of a crash.rn rnCorrective Actions: rnThe company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect the outboard steering linkage jam nut. If the nut is properly tightened, it will be welded to the adjuster sleeve. If the nut is not properly tightened, the drag link assembly will be replaced.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2019038.