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
01/15/2009380001
 Http://www.carcomplaints.com/dodge/ram_1500/2002/steering/rack_and_pinion_failure.shtml consider this a safety defect lost steering while driving and also a manufacturer defect that chrysler lcc is not standing behind. please go to the website above and see all the common complaints. i believe this is a known problem not being addressed by dodge or by pressure of the nhtsa to have dodge reimburse and recall this common problem. if chrysler is going to ask for a bailout then they need to use some of our money to make this right with the american public and nhtsa needs to pressure them to get this safety, poor engineering problem fixed! i filed with bbb of auburn hills, mi. they only look at warranty issues. vehicles should not have their power steering and rack and pinion going out at 36k miles! chevy, ford, nissan, toyota doesn't! look at the website complaints and do your job nhtsa...i am forwarding this onto the us attorney general's office. maybe with a new vision and new president we can start fixing these problems and start helping the people who help fund all these government organizations and government in general..if i sound
12/08/200335310/29/2003
 This happen to me three times the first time december 2003 two months after i got the vehicle. the second time it happened june 2004, and the third time it happened september 2004. the first time it happened. i was driving down the highway in 4 wheel drive high about 30 to 35 mph when the truck stalled. i had no indication that it stalled except for loss of power steering. the second time this happened i was driving down a gravel road about 35 to 40mph. i was coming up on a curve in the road, and the vehicle stalled again. again i lost power steering, and came close to going into the ditch with my 1 year old boy. the third time this happened i was stopped at a stop light when the vehicle stalled. i have taken the vehicle in twice for this, and the dealership said the computer in the engine probrably just reset itself, and there is nothing they can do about it. i have written a letter to dodge, and sent it in with their survey after the last incident, and haven't heard back.
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP
02/16/2007329001
 Tl* - the contact called regarding a 2004 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that the driver was traveling down a hill coming to a stop at less than 5 mph when he attempted to make a left hand turn and the vehicle would not turn. the contact was able to drive the vehicle to the side of the road. the vehicle had to be towed. there were no warning indicators. the current and failure mileage were both 32900. the dealer had diagnosed the failure as needing to replace the power steering pump. the dodge dealer advised the contact that they located a pump, however, the power steering pump was on back order and they were not sure when he would get the part if he chose not to purchase the part at this time. *ak
04/01/200682000106/04/2004
 Vehicle had under 100,000 miles when this started. 1. power steering pump leaks 2. sometimes you can't put it in gear after you put it in park. *nm
STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
02/04/200657779104/30/2004
 Rack and pinion steering failure. *jb
STEERING - RACK AND PINION
04/12/200862989312/18/2003
 Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge 1500. while the tires were being rotated, the dealer noticed a leak coming from the rack and pinion. the vehicle was leaking power steering fluid. the current mileage was 63,000 and failure mileage was 62,989. updated 6/9/08 *cn the rear pinion seal was replaced three times. updated 06/09/08
02/01/200740000101/06/2004
 Tla* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. the failure mileage was 40,000. the contact stated that the first week of february 2007 he observed under the vehicle a fluid leak present on both seals of the rack and pinion steering. the local dealer stated that that they would have to put him on a waiting list for the specific part needed for the repair. there were no listed recalls, however, there was a lengthy waiting list. the contact experienced the same failure and the vehicle was repaired. this failure was related in both the new and former vehicles. the current mileage was 41,700.*ak dealer stated the vehicle was repaired. updated 4/9 *tr
02/04/200657779104/30/2004
 Rack and pinion steering failure. *jb