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 . | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||
| 09/26/2007 | 18000 | 1 | 11/01/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram. while decelerating from 20 mph to make a right turn, the steering wheel would not turn. once the vehicle came to a stop, the steering wheel recovered. the dealer stated that the belt was slipping due to water exposure. no repairs were made. the current and failure mileages were 18,000. | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION - RACK | |||
| 03/12/2006 | 4000 | 2 | 10/15/2004 |
| Power steering rack at 4000 miles and again at 30,000. makes loud noise and is hard to steer. could result in death or serious injury . *nm | |||