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 - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 09E001000 | CHRYSLER LLC | E (Equipment) | 18000 | 06/06/2009 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 01/13/2009 | 01/15/2009 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Chrysler is recalling 18,000 aftermarket steering linkages used for service on some my 2003 through 2008 dodge ram heavy duty pickup trucks. the subject linkages may experience drag link inner tie rod to pitman arm ball stud fracture, also, the steering linkage damper attaching bracket may yeild and shift on the linkage. the part numbers of the affected assemblies is 52122362aa through 52122362ad. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in a loss of steering control and the restricted ability to turn the vehicle in one direction increasing the risk of a crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the steering linkage drag link inner tie rod end assembly, and inspect the steering linkage damper bracket free of charge. the recall began on june 6, 2009. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Chrysler recall no. h46.customers 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| 1901204 | 05/03/2005 | 1900305 | 10011930 | Steering column snapping or ticking sound. *tt | 02/07/2005 |
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||||
| 10023 | 10/01/2002 | 10009241 | Steering column service. information. service information tuneups. *tt | 09/20/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 04/15/2003 | 3779 | ||
| We bought our 2003 dodge 2500 diesel ram pickup on january 25, 2003 with 10 miles on it. we noticed it pulled to the right and once in awhile would shake a little, we thought it was out of alignment. on april 27, 2003 we where driving on the freeway at about 80 miles per hour when all of a sudden the truck was violently shaking back and forth. it took everything my husband had to keep us on the road. after what seemed like an eternity he was able to pull onto the shoulder and get it stopped. we decided to try to get to the next town that was 20 miles away. traveling at 40 m.p.h. with our flashers on, it happened again. my husband called the tow truck, and we haven't seen our truck since! the mechanic said a bolt on the track bar mount had come loose and fell out and they would need to replace the entire front axle. spoke to the mechanic today and they received the front axle today. now they need to replace the ball joints, they have been ordered and will take another couple of days. i have spoken to a couple of mechanics today and none of them can figure out why the front axle along with the ball joints would need to be replace because of the loose track bar mount. you can find this on the nhtsa website, sorry i don't have the exact website address. www.nhtsa.dot.gov once in the website go to: complaint search criteria: vehicle 2003 dodge truck | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||
| 04/30/2005 | 1 | 10/18/2003 | |
| Dt: the problem was with the power steering gear box and pump. the vehicle was taken to the dealership and they remedied the problem(s). *ak *sc | |||
| 6 | 12/01/2002 | ||
| Numerous problems with 2003 dodge ram since ownership. *ph the consumer experienced a stalling problem that occurred whenever the vehicle was coming to a stop or idling. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who could not diagnose the problem. power steering fluid leaked due to faulty clamp. the vehicle was leaking transmission fluid due to a faulty output seal at the transfer case. *nm | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - POWER STEERING FLUID | |||
| 05/28/2004 | 2 | ||
| While traveling 65-70 mph and changing lanes power steering became hard. this resulted in a tractor trailer rear ending consume's vehicle and pushing it on side of mountain. upon impact, air bags did not deploy. *ak | |||