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Recall 10V-616

CHRYSLER GROUP LLC recalled the 2010 to 2011 Dodge Ram: Steering (hydraulic power assist, power steering fluid).

At a glance

Campaign number
10V-616
Reported
December 7, 2010
Vehicles affected
62,166 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

Brake lights that are slow to extinguish could increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Chrysler safety recall no. K33. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .

Affected vehicles