Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SUSPENSION
1018200410/18/200410013994Stabilizer bar link nut torque specs changed. *eh04/27/2005
SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING
0401406/08/200410008423Front wheel bearing hub mis-machined. rapid response transmittal #04-014. *tt07/30/2004
SUSPENSION - MULTIPLE AXLE
030030610/20/200610020924Axle fluid level. *kb01/30/2007
SUSPENSION - REAR
0600305/02/200610020139Rear suspension vibration while driving at highway speeds. *tt07/26/2006

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SUSPENSION
08/14/2006307/24/2006
 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
03/24/20041
 Problems with 2004 dodge 1500 ram.*mr the truck would bounce and shake into oncoming traffic while driving 65 mph. the vehicle was taken to the service dealer who replaced one shock but the vehicle continued to bounce and shake. the dealer told the consumer that the manufacturer put a different frame on the vehicle in 2002 and that nothing could be done. *nm
SUSPENSION - REAR
04/04/20051
 While making left turn the left rear wheel locked up and a loud squeaking noise came from the rear as well. driver took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic stated that a problem was detected, but a solution was unavailable at this time. *ak