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 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||
| 06/04/2004 | 541 | 1 | 05/01/2004 |
| While driving 55 mph a liquid fluid leaked from top of the hood onto the windshield. consumer was able to maintain control, and pulled over. once the hood was lifted up consumer noticed that the steering pump solenoid was empty. the liquid had apparently leaked out. consumer drove vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic determined that the hydraulic hose to the steering pump sheared off, and needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 02/21/2006 | 34500 | 1 | 10/01/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated without warning the power steering pump failed while driving 25-30 mph. this caused the steering wheel to lock up. the contact pulled on the steering wheel with such force; it caused a power steering hose to blow. this also caused a pulled muscle in the contact's shoulder. the vehicle went into a ditch and was towed to the dealership. the vehicle has not been inspected. | |||
| 09/22/2004 | 30000 | 1 | 12/01/2003 |
| While running consumer failed to turn the steering column left or right and it failed to move on its own. consumer took vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic informed consumer that the problem could not be duplicated, and vehicle was operating as designed. *ak the mechanic inform the consumer that new power steering systems do not allow the steering wheel to be turned if the vehicle is not in motion. this made it difficult to make turns in parking lots and tight spaces. *nm | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | |||
| 08/14/2006 | 3 | 07/24/2006 | |
| 2004 dodge ram. consumer states problem with front end of truck. consumer describes a shimmy and shaky motion *tgw the consumer stated when she drove over a rough spot in the road or a bump going off a bridge in cruise control mode, the entire truck would shimmy and shake. once the consumer tapped the brake to disengage the cruise to slow the vehicle down, the shake and shimmy would cease. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer where they performed maintenance to the front end, but the fix only lasted for a few months. the consumer was informed the vehicle needed u-joints, a damper and the fittings needed to be lubricated. also, the drag linkage which was recalled needed to be replaced as well. *jb | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 2004 dodge truck. consumer states problems with steering linkage *tgw the consumer stated when the steering linkage failed it caused in inadvertent turn into the path of an oncoming truck. fortunately, the consumer was not going very fast and no bodily injury occurred to either driver, but the damage to his truck was extensive. the consumer also mailed in a copy of the recall letter for the exact problem he experienced. recall # 09e001000.*jb | |||