FCA offered to buy back the vehicle for the original purchase price minus a reasonable allowance for depreciation, plus an additional 10% premium .
Owners of eligible vehicles were given three primary options to resolve the defect:
The program formally opened for inspections on October 1, 2015 . dodge buyback program 2013
For newer 2013+ models not covered by this specific NHTSA action, owners may still seek relief through state Lemon Laws if their vehicle has persistent, unfixable defects.
Owners could trade in their vehicle for a new Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, or Jeep and receive additional incentives, often ranging from $1,000 to $2,000 . Status and Deadlines FCA offered to buy back the vehicle for
Faulty left outer tie rod assemblies that could cause a loss of steering control. Eligible Models: Ram 1500 : Certain 2009–2012 models. Ram 2500 / 3500 /4500/5500: 2008–2012 models. Dodge Dakota : 2009–2011 models. Dodge Durango : 2009 models. Chrysler Aspen : 2009 models. Program Terms and Compensation
The buyback specifically targeted vehicles with safety defects. If a vehicle had already been repaired under the original recall, it was not eligible for the repurchase program. Owners could trade in their vehicle for a