Chrysler is recalling approximately 1.2 million Ram trucks to fix front-end issues that could cause future steering problems.
The automaker announced three recalls on Nov. 8, according to a statement released by Chrysler. It plans on inspecting the vehicles, though it believes only 453,000 will need repair work.
Chrysler said Friday in a statement that six crashes have occurred and two people have been injured due to the issue.
The trucks are likely being called back because tie-rod ends in the steering system might have been installed incorrectly because technicians misinterpreted instructions, according to Chrysler. Those tie-rods are probably out of alignment, which would then lead to steering failures.
The first recall involves 842,400 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks released for the 2003 through 2008 model years. Chrysler has repaired 116,000 with tie-rods in the steering system that are likely out of alignment.
The other two recalls involve trucks with tie-rod assemblies that were repaired in previous recalls, according to Chrysler. Those two cover approximately 294,000 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks released for the 2008 through 2012 model years, and 2008 Ram 1500 4x4 mega cabs.
At least 43,000 Ram 4500 and 5500 4x4 chassis cabs released for the 2008 through 2012 model years are also involved.
Customers will start to receive recall letters by December, and repair work could start in January, according to Chrysler.
Owners of Ram 4500 and 5500 models can bring their trucks to their local dealer for "interim repairs" since the parts may not become available until late 2014, the statement said. The interim service would involve realignment of the front ends.
Of the vehicles affected by the recall, about 968,000 of the trucks are in the U.S., with 157,000 in Canada, 37,100 in Mexico and 18,000 from other countries, according to Chrysler.
Owners with more questions can call 1-800-853-1403.
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