Dodge 3500 2008

Model 3500 made in 2008 by Dodge got 42 consumer complains as well as 4 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningequipment and steering.

Model 2008

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
09V434000ENG MOBILE SYSTEM, INCfrom 05/01/2007 to 08/31/2009V (Vehicle)5312/31/2009MFRENG MOBILE SYSTEM, INC11/13/200911/05/2009
Defect SummaryE-n-g mobile system is recalling certain model year 2008 chevrolet w5500, model year 2007-2009 dodge 3500, model year 2009 mighty mover, model year 2006-2009 ford e-250, e-350 and e-450, model year 2008-2009 gmc w4500, model year 2007 international 4300, model year 2009 toyota land cruiser vehicles equipped with carrier airv ceiling units, model nos. 68rv0010ba, 68rv0012ca, and 68rv0010ea. the heater element in these assemblies may be defective which could cause the unit to create smoke or sparks.
Consequence SummaryThis defect could result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryE-n-g mobile system will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired by carrier free of charge. please see carrier's defect report 09e-053. the safety recall is expected to begin during december 2009. owners may contact carrier at 1-877-584-7059 or e-n-g mobile system at 1-925-798-4060.
NotesOwners 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 .
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 .
TRAILER HITCHES
08V344000KNAPHEIDE MANUFACTURING COMPANYfrom 10/23/2006 to 07/15/2008V (Vehicle)10808/15/2008MFRKNAPHEIDE MANUFACTURING COMPANY07/28/200807/29/2008
Defect SummaryKnapheide is recalling 108 my 2006-2008 pro series truck beds equipped with an icc bumper which included a provision for a ball hitch. there may be an insufficient weld attaching the hitch channel to the supporting structure.
Consequence SummaryThis could result in bending of the hitch channel or the hitch could be pulled off the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryKnapheide will offer two remedies to its customers: (1) for those customers who do not use the hitch, the hitch will be removed from the truck bed and replaced with an icc bumper; or (2) for those customers who need a hitch, a receiver hitch assembly will be added to the existing hitch assembly and all suspect weld joints will be re welded. the recall began on august 15, 2008. owners may contact knapheide at 1-877-473-5763.
NotesCustomers may 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.
VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR
07E104000SAFELITE FULFILLMENT, INC. E (Equipment)165701/15/2008MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC12/11/200712/11/2007571205
Defect SummaryCertain curved tempered replacement glass manufactured by hangzhou safety glass ltd and supplied to safelite by auto temp inc., identified as dot-430, and sold for use on certain domestic and foreign vehicles may not break into small pieces as expected of tempered glass and fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 205, glazing materials.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant(s) may be seriously injured by shattered glass.
Corrective SummarySafelite will notify its retail customers and replace the glass free of charge. retail customers can contact safelite toll free at 1-888-843-2906. safelite will notify its wholesale customers and reimburse wholesale customers for current inventory and at a specified rate for replacing their customer's glass. wholesale customers can contact safelite's wholesale division, service autoglass toll free at 1-888-246-6298. the recall began on january 15, 2008.
NotesThis recall only pertains to certain curved tempered replacement glass manufactured by hangzhou safety glass, ltd. (dot-430) and supplied to safelite by auto temp inc., and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed above. customers may 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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
05/18/2012112000
 Driving down my street. the engine shut off and windshield washer function turned on. i pulled over and tried cycling my key to restart the truck. then with the key in off position smelled something burning. opened the hood to see the tipm (totally integrated power module) smoking. the truck then started by itself and nearly ran me over (manual transmission truck was in 2nd gear). truck moved about 10ft before shutting off again. got truck in neutral before starter reengaged and could do nothing to stop starter from turning the engine over until both battery terminal were disconnected. the truck was towed back to my house and the tipm was found badly burned. about 1/4 of the main circuit card burnt up and disintegrated.
04/30/2012140000
 Owner of 2008 dodge 3500 dually was driving down road when fuse box caught fire. windshield wipers started continuously squirting and smoke came out from underneath hood. going 75mph with horsetrailer in tow, vehicle without warning, shut off leaving owner without power, lights, steering or brakes while windshield wipers still squirting continuously and wiper blades not working. if this happened 1 hour later owner would be dead as next part of road has extreme downgrade with curves. vehicle was towed to nearest dodge dealer where fuse box was replaced at owners expense. took vehicle home 6 hours later new fuse box fuse blown and wires starting to melt again. took vehicle into local dodge dealer and traded in for different truck. when dodge/chrysler engineer flew in to examine old fuse box the box was burnt to a crisp. both local dodge dealer and dodge/chrysler engineer were told vehicle in question is unsafe and will kill someone. owner was told truck will be sold at auction as is and sent out of the local area. owner still has old fuse box for evidence.
12/31/201115011
 Tail light and component failures due to 1157 bulbs overheating and melting the plastic socket and surrounding plastic housing.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
07/28/2008750001
 On 7-26-08, my truck was being driven across country when the truck shut itself down, almost causing the driver to be in a wreck. after having the truck delivered to a dodge service center, they said the trucks faulty catalytic system was plugged and would need to be replaced. the entire system was replaced. he was told that because of the faulty catalytic system, the turbo, exhaust brake, and egr valve would suffer carbon damage and would need to be maintenance regularly in order to keep them functioning. the labor would take around 6 hours each time maintenance at $80/hr. on 12-6-08, while driving, the exhaust brake locked up shut, causing pressure to build up until the turbo blew off the exhaust. after driving the truck to a service center and the exhaust fumes being forced into the cab of the truck, the mechanic stated that, due to the carbon damage,the turbo needed to be replaced. after ordering the $2200 dodge service center turbo/exhaust, i recommend a recall or lifetime warranty on all exhaust system components for these faulty catalytic systems. *tr
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
12/31/201115011
 Tail light and component failures due to 1157 bulbs overheating and melting the plastic socket and surrounding plastic housing.
STEERING
04/30/2012140000
 Owner of 2008 dodge 3500 dually was driving down road when fuse box caught fire. windshield wipers started continuously squirting and smoke came out from underneath hood. going 75mph with horsetrailer in tow, vehicle without warning, shut off leaving owner without power, lights, steering or brakes while windshield wipers still squirting continuously and wiper blades not working. if this happened 1 hour later owner would be dead as next part of road has extreme downgrade with curves. vehicle was towed to nearest dodge dealer where fuse box was replaced at owners expense. took vehicle home 6 hours later new fuse box fuse blown and wires starting to melt again. took vehicle into local dodge dealer and traded in for different truck. when dodge/chrysler engineer flew in to examine old fuse box the box was burnt to a crisp. both local dodge dealer and dodge/chrysler engineer were told vehicle in question is unsafe and will kill someone. owner was told truck will be sold at auction as is and sent out of the local area. owner still has old fuse box for evidence.
11/01/201197000
 Right outer steering tie rod end fell apart! truck veered sharply to the left, however, i was not meeting any oncoming traffic at the time and was able to get the truck to the left side ditch without hitting anyone or anything. the truck had just been service and front suspension checked. the truck did not give any type of early warning ( no vibration, shimmy, or road walk)
10/21/201187900
 Dodge death wobble, has happened since the original date also. dealer has had in and fixed 3 times. it is currently back at the dealers service now.
05/17/200869000
 Driving down the road passenger side tie rod snaps crysler tells me it's not part of the steering linkage recall but yet i'm expected to for other parts that aren't broke instead of just a new tie rod.. lost all control of vehicle and we off road 40mph towing services were $280 when the linkage fell it messed up my passenger inside rim which i'm also held responsible
SUSPENSION
06/01/201142000
 Death wobble! i hit a pot hole or rough bump in the road and the suspension shakes so violently that i could hardly hold on to the steering wheel. all the items on the console went on to the floor, cleared the dash and center console. this was the first of 5 times i have had this happen. 3 times when coming off a bridge deck. all times the truck is at aproximently 65mph. the only way to stop the violent shaking is to brake and bring the vehicle to a near stop. the problem with this is its allways happened on the freeway where there are other vehicles all around. very dangerous and scares the life out of me. i have replaced sterring control link with tie rod ends. stabizer bar, added after market steering box stabilizer and done two alignments. all parts are like new there is only 55000 miles on the truck. there is definitley a design flaw with the suspension! i have owned 4 0ther trucks. 2 with solid axles in the front and never had this problem.
WHEELS - RIM
01/20/20084
 I recently bought a 2008 dodge at power chrysler, dodge, phoenix arizona before i bought the vehicle, the dealer had sent it out to have various alterations made. at the time i bought it i thought it had very expensive off-road wheels and tires, of the type i had never seen before. i later came to find out these tires and wheels were made for a semi-truck. further, this set up has not been tested properly and is new. i don

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