Dodge 2500 1994 - Steering - car safety information, failing parts, recalls, bulletins, complaints

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject
STEERING - COLUMN
DP03002	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	05/07/2003	07/22/2003	STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION
	Mr. larry a. sackey submitted a petition to the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) by letter dated april 18, 2003, requesting that nhtsafurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
STEERING
07/15/2010	137000
	Violent shaking in the front end/ steering, after driving over a bump or pothole at speeds over 40mph.
06/20/2003	112752	1	11/06/1993
	The consumer stated when the vehicle hit the curve at 30 mph he loss steering control, which caused a distraction to the consumer. dealer notified. ak the steering shaft and the drag link were replaced. scc *jb
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

	While driving the vehicle the owner tried to make a turn and the steering hwent completely out due to power steering hose corrosion. dealer has not seen.*ak
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
		1	04/01/1994
	Owner encountered an unknown vibration in the steering system that resulted in truck being uncontrollable. chrysler mfg. is aware of problem and has a bulletin, but offer no factory paid remedy for available models.*ak
STEERING - LINKAGES
06/01/1996
	Front end of vehicle had to be rebuilt four times, replacing various components including tie rods/ stabalizer bars, etc. suspension problems lead to poor handling control,and is unsafe for operation on the road. also, in may of 2001 after starting engine, ignition would not stop turning which caused smoke to come from the engine compartment. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak