Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT PITMAN
10E013000FABTECH MOTORSPORTS E (Equipment)150005/24/2010MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC05/03/201005/03/2010
Defect SummaryFabtech is recalling certain aftermarket replacement pitman arms, p/nos. fts93001 and ft44039, installed for use on certain 2003 through 2008 dodge 2500 4wd, 3500 4wd, and 1500 4wd mega cab vehicles. the pitman arm can fracture and break away from the steering box causing total loss of steering control.
Consequence SummarySteering loss could result in a vehicle crash possibly resulting in property damage, injury or death.
Corrective SummaryFabtech will notify owners and authorized installers will inspect for defective pitman arm and replace if necessary free of charge. the safety recall began on may 24, 2010. owners may contact fabtech at 1-877-432-2832.
NotesThis recall only pertains to aftermarket fabtech replacement pitman arms and has no relation to any original equipment installed on dodge 2500, 3500, and 1500 vehicles manufactured by chrysler group, llc.owners 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 .

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
STEERING
02/04/2010765041
 Rack and pinion failed on 2003 dodge ram 1500, 5.7l hemi. no steering. happened at 76,000 miles. *tr
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
04/18/200338000103/04/2003
 Power streering hose had to be replace on my 2003 dogde ram 1500 truck. low milages. i should have not had to replace hose.*ak
02/01/200552000201/24/2003
 The power steering unit on my 2003 dodge ram 1500 failed twice in the last two years. while i was at k&m dodge for the second repair, two other 2003 dodge ram owners came into the repair shop with exactly the same problem (now that was within a one hour period). this seems unlikely to be pure coincidence; and suggests a widespread problem.*ak
STEERING - RACK AND PINION
03/04/200744500106/16/2003
 Seal on rack and pinion unit leaking and causing squealing. need to top off power steering fluid to keep noise down. not covered by manf. coverage for 36k i have 45k. *jb