Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT PITMAN | ||||||||||||||||
| 10E013000 | FABTECH MOTORSPORTS | E (Equipment) | 1500 | 05/24/2010 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 05/03/2010 | 05/03/2010 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Fabtech 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 Summary | Steering loss could result in a vehicle crash possibly resulting in property damage, injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Fabtech 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This 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 date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 08/08/2011 | |||
| 2004 dodge ram 2500- front end/steering failure at 71,000 requiring replacement of entire steering linkage kit, damper and traction bar (as well as pitman arm) at cost of over $1,200. this was to correct the exact same steering problem i am reading about as reported by seemingly countless owners of dodge rams from this year. it is inconceivable to me why there has not been a formal recall and reimbursement of expenses to owners like me who paid for the recommended repair. i am the original owner and have all service repair orders. the service department at ft. collins (co) dodge reported that they were well aware of this problem, as is chrysler and that it was a serious safety issue that needed to be corrected as a total loss of steering and collapse of the front end could result if it was not repaired.. parts have been repalced each of the last 3 years and failures continue with no solution from the manufaturer. | |||
| 11/10/2011 | 78000 | ||
| The death wobble as drivers of these trucks call it. the fix in 2010 was only temporary for my 2004 dodge truck. it once again is going into the death wobble . dodge says the parts were only warranted for 12 months and won't fix it again. dodge apparently didn't use heavy enough parts and axles in the first place so does that mean i have to pay to have it fixed over and over and over. someone needs to make dodge continue to replace these parts . there are and will be many deaths over these trucks . it is no wonder the american vehicle manuf. are struggling. apparently the bulletin repair makes the truck safe for only 1 more year . this isn't a poor a.c or power lock problem it is related to loss of control while driving in normal everyday conditions which can result in loss of life. please make dodge do the right thing on this one and get to the root of the problem at their expense not mine. just how many complaints has dodge had concerning this. only they know. i will never buy another dodge chrysler product again. i called dodge & they acted as though they had never heard of this problem! | |||
| 08/08/2011 | |||
| 2004 dodge ram 2500- front end/steering failure at 71,000 requiring replacement of entire steering linkage kit, damper and traction bar (as well as pitman arm) at cost of over $1,200. this was to correct the exact same steering problem i am reading about as reported by seemingly countless owners of dodge rams from this year. it is inconceivable to me why there has not been a formal recall and reimbursement of expenses to owners like me who paid for the recommended repair. i am the original owner and have all service repair orders. the service department at ft. collins (co) dodge reported that they were well aware of this problem, as is chrysler and that it was a serious safety issue that needed to be corrected as a total loss of steering and collapse of the front end could result if it was not repaired.. parts have been repalced each of the last 3 years and failures continue with no solution from the manufaturer. | |||
| 11/10/2011 | 78000 | ||
| The death wobble as drivers of these trucks call it. the fix in 2010 was only temporary for my 2004 dodge truck. it once again is going into the death wobble . dodge says the parts were only warranted for 12 months and won't fix it again. dodge apparently didn't use heavy enough parts and axles in the first place so does that mean i have to pay to have it fixed over and over and over. someone needs to make dodge continue to replace these parts . there are and will be many deaths over these trucks . it is no wonder the american vehicle manuf. are struggling. apparently the bulletin repair makes the truck safe for only 1 more year . this isn't a poor a.c or power lock problem it is related to loss of control while driving in normal everyday conditions which can result in loss of life. please make dodge do the right thing on this one and get to the root of the problem at their expense not mine. just how many complaints has dodge had concerning this. only they know. i will never buy another dodge chrysler product again. i called dodge & they acted as though they had never heard of this problem! | |||
| 10/31/2011 | 130000 | ||
| Death wobble at different speeds and bumps i have replaced some parts and nothing has changed and the more i research this problem the more i learn there are many just like me with the same issue. | |||
| 08/08/2011 | |||
| 2004 dodge ram 2500- front end/steering failure at 71,000 requiring replacement of entire steering linkage kit, damper and traction bar (as well as pitman arm) at cost of over $1,200. this was to correct the exact same steering problem i am reading about as reported by seemingly countless owners of dodge rams from this year. it is inconceivable to me why there has not been a formal recall and reimbursement of expenses to owners like me who paid for the recommended repair. i am the original owner and have all service repair orders. the service department at ft. collins (co) dodge reported that they were well aware of this problem, as is chrysler and that it was a serious safety issue that needed to be corrected as a total loss of steering and collapse of the front end could result if it was not repaired.. parts have been repalced each of the last 3 years and failures continue with no solution from the manufaturer. | |||
| 11/10/2011 | 78000 | ||
| The death wobble as drivers of these trucks call it. the fix in 2010 was only temporary for my 2004 dodge truck. it once again is going into the death wobble . dodge says the parts were only warranted for 12 months and won't fix it again. dodge apparently didn't use heavy enough parts and axles in the first place so does that mean i have to pay to have it fixed over and over and over. someone needs to make dodge continue to replace these parts . there are and will be many deaths over these trucks . it is no wonder the american vehicle manuf. are struggling. apparently the bulletin repair makes the truck safe for only 1 more year . this isn't a poor a.c or power lock problem it is related to loss of control while driving in normal everyday conditions which can result in loss of life. please make dodge do the right thing on this one and get to the root of the problem at their expense not mine. just how many complaints has dodge had concerning this. only they know. i will never buy another dodge chrysler product again. i called dodge & they acted as though they had never heard of this problem! | |||
| 10/31/2011 | 130000 | ||
| Death wobble at different speeds and bumps i have replaced some parts and nothing has changed and the more i research this problem the more i learn there are many just like me with the same issue. | |||
| 11/10/2011 | 78000 | ||
| The death wobble as drivers of these trucks call it. the fix in 2010 was only temporary for my 2004 dodge truck. it once again is going into the death wobble . dodge says the parts were only warranted for 12 months and won't fix it again. dodge apparently didn't use heavy enough parts and axles in the first place so does that mean i have to pay to have it fixed over and over and over. someone needs to make dodge continue to replace these parts . there are and will be many deaths over these trucks . it is no wonder the american vehicle manuf. are struggling. apparently the bulletin repair makes the truck safe for only 1 more year . this isn't a poor a.c or power lock problem it is related to loss of control while driving in normal everyday conditions which can result in loss of life. please make dodge do the right thing on this one and get to the root of the problem at their expense not mine. just how many complaints has dodge had concerning this. only they know. i will never buy another dodge chrysler product again. i called dodge & they acted as though they had never heard of this problem! | |||
| 10/31/2011 | 130000 | ||
| Death wobble at different speeds and bumps i have replaced some parts and nothing has changed and the more i research this problem the more i learn there are many just like me with the same issue. | |||
| 10/10/2011 | 170000 | ||
| Truck will go into death wobble at or around 60 miles an hour, and wont stop until it reaches 30 to 35 mph. this is a recipe for disaster!!!! i urge anyone reading this to file formal complaints with any one who will listen!! im contacting my state rep. on this matter. just like the corvair, unsafe at any speed. | |||
| 11/15/2010 | 70000 | ||
| Service bulletin 22-005-06 concerning front end shimmy or the death wobble as drivers of these trucks call it. the fix in 2006 was only temporary for my 2004 dodge truck. it once again is going into the death wobble after going over railroad tracks or any bump in the road. dodge says the parts were only warranted for 12 months and won't fix it again. dodge apparently didnt use heavy enough parts and axles in the first place so does that mean i have to pay to have it fixed over and over and over. someone needs to make dodge continue to replace these parts . there are and will be many deaths over these trucks . it is no wonder the american vehicle manuf. are struggling. apparently the bulletin repair makes the truck safe for only 1 more year . this isn't a poor a.c or power lock problem it is related to loss of control while driving in normal everyday conditions which can result in loss of life. please make dodge do the right thing on this one and get to the root of the problem at their expense not mine. just how many complains has dodge had concerning this. only they know. i will never buy another dodge chrysler product again. | |||
| 05/01/2010 | 90000 | ||
| I have a 2004 dodge ram 2500 pickup 4x4. when going about 60 mph and hit a bump in the road or a bridge, the truck shakes so violently that i have to pull over to the side of the road. we bought this truck 3 mos ago and the problem described has happened approximately 20 times. i have replaced the stablizer shock. i have made sure everything under the front & rear end is tight. | |||
| 10/24/2007 | 80000 | ||
| Out of control ran of road and hit a boulder at about 50mph | |||
| 08/28/2008 | 65000 | 1 | |
| Severe front end shake (death wobble). *tr | |||
| 03/04/2006 | 10000 | 10 | 02/07/2004 |
| I will be driving along in my truck when it completely shuts off. the steering wheel locks up and i am unable to brake. the truck has already landed in a ditch and posted a major traffic hazard when these episodes occur. in addition, many times my five year old son is with me. *nm | |||
| 06/24/2005 | 3000 | 25 | 10/20/2004 |
| Violent shaking in front end at highway speeds when hitting a hole or expansion joint. also the ride is terribly hard on this vehicle. | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||
| 09/01/2007 | 28 | 1 | 09/23/2004 |
| While making a right or left turn the steering makes a loud hissing sound.this steering system is also connected to my brake system. called hydro-boost. it seems like the steering oil is bypassing through the valve on the steering box. now will it also bypass when i slam on the brakes some day? went to the dealer 3 times and they say they can't do any more. they changed the steering gear box,steering pump and hoses and still the same.*cn | |||