2011 DODGE RAM RECALL - #10V616000
RECALL FOR STEERING : HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST : POWER STEERING FLUID
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2011 DODGE RAM |
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| Manufacturer |
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Manufactured between |
3/1/2009 - 10/30/2010 |
| Recalled on |
12/10/2010 |
| Influenced by |
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
2/7/2011 |
| # Affected |
62,166 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
BRAKE LIGHTS THAT ARE SLOW TO EXTINGUISH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
CHRYSLER SAFETY RECALL NO. K33. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . |
| See also |
2011 DODGE RAM Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2011 DODGE RAM Recall for STEERING, ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
2011 DODGE RAM Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Jan 24, 2012 - 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DODGE: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. A SOFTWARE ERROR PREVENTS DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID (DEF) DIAGNOSTIC FROM RUNNING AFTER IT DETECTED PENDING FAULT, THE DEF MAY BE DISABLED AND CAUSES EXHAUST EMISSIONS TO EXCEED LIMIT FOR O
Jan 24, 2012 - 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
DODGE: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. A SOFTWARE ERROR PREVENTS DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID (DEF) DIAGNOSTIC FROM RUNNING AFTER IT DETECTED PENDING FAULT, THE DEF MAY BE DISABLED AND CAUSES EXHAUST EMISSIONS TO EXCEED LIMIT FOR O
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Comments
1/2/2014 - thomas wilson
hi im haven trouble with the power steering system in my 2011 dodge ram 1500 I was just wondering if it is one of the one that has been recalled if so how do I go about getting if fixed the boot on the passengers side has popped and one line has let go as well all on the passenger side I live in fort mcmurray alberta and need my truck for work
2/21/2011 - TED
OK..DOGE ONOTHER JUNK..DON'T TRY TO DEFENSE THIS PIC OF JUNKE