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 | |||
| 04/05/2012 | 100500 | ||
| Right tie rod end broke off, very limited steering. | |||
| 11/27/2011 | 46000 | ||
| Was attempting to back the truck up into driveway and had wheel turned all the way to the left. heard a high pitched screech and then lost all power steering and was unable to move steering wheel. had the truck towed to dealer to have repairs done on truck. dealer stated that it was the power steering gear box again. this will be the third one replaced in the truck since 5/3/2011. | |||
| 09/16/2011 | 72360 | ||
| While driving 60mph the front end of the vehicle suddenly shook excessively and became difficult to control. upon stopping the car i found the drag link for right side had split and detached from ball joint. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and i was informed that the entire steering assembly needed to be replaced. dodge has a known problem with this and no longer makes or supplies this failed part. this repair and replacement is at my cost and not covered under any recall or warranty. i was instructed the recall had been performed in april of 2011 and no action was needed at that time. | |||
| 07/13/2011 | 70000 | ||
| I took my 2008 dodge 2500 into the dealer after expierencing a pop sensation in the front end at low speed (5-10mph). the dealer stated that both tie rod ends where worn out as well as both upper and lower ball joints. i spoke with the manager as the truck is out of warranty and he stated this was normal wear and tear. i then contacted the chrysler help line. initially they gave the impression that they may be able to assist me with this problem. however in a return phone call, they stated they could not do anything because of the mileage. of course i asked them how was it possible for the whole front end to be shot at 70,000 miles when it was suppose to have a heavy duty suspenssion as it is a diesel and the truck has never hauld any kind of weight or been off road. the other point i made with them was they know they have a problem because in order to replace the tie rod ends, you have to replace the whole assembly from the tie rod ends all the way to the pittman arm because it was redesigned. go figure! additionally i have had the turbo charger replaced twice because the dealer said the unit was bad. my main concern now is the steering as it is going to cost me $2500.00 to correct and i do not have that laying around. | |||
| 06/11/2011 | 82000 | ||
| While driving 2008 dodge ram mega cab (~82,000 miles) on i-39 north from bloomington il at mile marker 87, complete loss of steering occured on vehicle. was able to get vehicle to stop. got out and inspected vehicle found outer tie rod on passenger side seperated. call police and chrysler customer service. tow truck took vehicle to rochelle il dodge dealer. il state patrol was on site also. | |||