Recall 16V559 affects 59 2015 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks for weak front track bar bracket welds. Repair is free at any franchised Ram dealer.
Ram is recalling 59 2015 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks because inadequate welds can let the front track bar frame bracket separate from the frame. A separated bracket can reduce response to steering input and raise crash risk; Ram dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The front track bar on 2015 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks helps locate the front axle under the frame. Its frame brackets are welded to the truck frame, and those brackets help hold the axle in the correct side-to-side position as the steering and suspension work.
On included trucks, the welds securing the front track bar frame brackets are inadequate. If those welds fail, bracket components can separate from the frame. That changes how the front axle is held in place and affects the steering system the driver depends on to keep the truck tracking straight.
The warning sign is an off-center steering wheel before the bracket failure. If the steering wheel no longer sits centered while driving straight, treat that as a sign the truck needs dealer inspection under recall 16V559.
Who's affected?
Covers the Ram 2500 and 3500 truck lines from the 2015 model year, both tied to the steering system.
| 2015 Ram 3500 | steering system |
|---|---|
| 2015 Ram 2500 | steering system |
| Units affected | 59 |
A matching 2015 Ram 2500 or 3500 does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the bracket components separate from the frame, steering response is reduced, which increases crash risk. An off center steering wheel is the warning sign listed for this recall; treat it as a reason to drive cautiously, avoid extra trips, and schedule service. Repair is free at any franchised Ram dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015 Ram 3500 or 2500 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Ram dealer to schedule the free track-bar bracket weld or frame replacement that fixes the steering bracket separation risk.
- Bring the recall notice if Ram has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 16V559 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete, and keep extra space for steering response.
- Call Ram customer service at 1-800-853-1403 with questions about scheduling or dealer instructions.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Ram technician welds on a new front track bar frame bracket or replaces the vehicle frame, depending on what the inspection shows. The recall repair is free at a Ram dealer now, with parts and labor covered. If you already paid to repair this track bar bracket or frame issue before the recall notice, Ram's reimbursement process asks owners to send the original receipt or other adequate proof of payment so the expense can be confirmed.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| July 26, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 1, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
| September 14, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V559?
Recall 16V559 covers 59 2015 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks with inadequate welds securing the front track bar frame brackets. If the bracket separates from the frame, steering response can be reduced and crash risk increases. Ram dealers will weld on a new bracket or replace the frame for free.
What should I do if my 2015 Ram 2500 or 3500 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 16V559. If it is, contact a franchised Ram dealer to schedule the front track bar frame bracket repair. Reference recall number 16V559 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 16V559, the dealer will weld on a new front track bar frame bracket or replace the vehicle frame free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced steering response if the front track bar frame bracket separates from the frame. That loss of steering response increases crash risk. If your VIN is included, arrange the free repair with a franchised Ram dealer.
What if I bought this Ram truck used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2015 Ram 2500 or 3500 is included, then give recall number 16V559 to the dealer service desk.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V559000 |
|---|---|
| Ram customer service | 1-800-853-1403 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V559 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V559000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →