DETROIT — Chrysler is recalling nearly 250,000 Ram pickups because a bad part in the steering system can cause drivers to lose control of the truck. Ram is Chrysler’s top-selling vehicle. The recall covers 242,780 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickups from the 2008-11 model years.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Wednesday on its website that a part near the left front wheel can fracture and potentially cause crashes. The problem happens mainly at low speeds when drivers are making tight turns. Chrysler says drivers have reported a few minor crashes and one minor injury.
Affected models include 2008-11 Ram 2500 and 3500 four-wheel-drive pickups and 2008-11 Ram 3500 two-wheel- drive chassis cabs made from Feb. 14, 2008, through March 28, 2011. Also affected are 2008 Ram 1500 mega-cab four- wheel-drive models made from Feb. 14, 2008, through Aug. 15, 2008.
