DODGE ( 09V005000 )

January 15, 2009

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     DODGE / RAM 2500     2008-2009
     DODGE / RAM 3500     2008-2009
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC Mfr’s Report Date: JAN 06, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V005000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 32865
Summary: CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 32,865 MY 2008-2009 DODGE RAM 2500, 3500 AND 3500 CAB CHASSIS PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH POWERS AND SONS STEERING LINKAGE. THE STEERING LINKAGE DRAG LINK INNER TIE ROD TO PITMAN ARM BALL STUD MAY FRACTURE. ALSO THE STEERING LINKAGE DAMPER ATTACHING THE BRACKET MAY YIELD AND SHIFT ON THE LINKAGE.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND THE RESTRICTED ABILITY TO TURN THE VEHICLE IN ONE DIRECTION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING LINKAGE DRAG LINK INNER TIE ROD END ASSEMBLY, AND INSPECT THE STEERING LINKAGE DAMPER BRACKET FREE CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Notes: CHRYSLER RECALL NO. H36. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

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Comments

3 Responses to “DODGE ( 09V005000 )”

  1. Matt B on January 27th, 2009 8:58 pm

    What about those that had the updated 08/09 steering linkage kits installed on 03-07 Rams?
    We need to know the affected part numbers, not just the trucks. This can be deadly.

  2. Shane F on January 29th, 2009 5:54 pm

    I beleive releasing all of the a affected linkage kit part #’s would help alot. Some owners have already purchased the kit on ther own. Lives are at stake!

  3. JIM on February 7th, 2009 4:35 pm

    YES, We need to know because alot of trucks out there have been updated to this new 08-up style steering linkage. because you cant get steering linkage parts anymore from mopar. all supercedes to this 08-09 kit. would this be under the recall and what is the customer suspose to do with these updated recalled parts on there older 03-07 trucks. so far i cant get any info from mopar.

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