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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 07E009000 | L.K.I. ENTERPRISES, INC. | E (Equipment) | 3350 | 03/12/2007 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 02/01/2007 | 02/01/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain lki enterprises, inc., brand name superlift suspension, pitman arms sold as replacement equipment for 2003-2007 dodge ram 2500 and 3500 4x4 light trucks. due to inadequate heat treatment during production, the affected pitman arms may develop cracks in the upper splined attachment attachment to the steering output shaft. movement between the pitman arm and the output shaft may deform splines, resulting in premature wear and fatigue failure of the affected pitman arm. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Pitman arm wear or failure may lead to loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Lki will notify owners and replace the pitman arm, if necessary. the recall began on march 12, 2007. owners may contact lki at 1-800-551-4955. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Lki recall no. 07-01pit.this recall only pertains to replacement lki, superlift suspension kits,and has no relation to any original equipment installed on dodge ram 4x4 light trucks manufactured by daimlerchrysler.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 date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 09/22/2009 | 87100 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 3500. the contact was driving 65 mph when the contact drove over a pothole and the front end of the vehicle began shaking violently. the contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer for a diagnostic test. the contact stated the vehicle was unsafe to drive, especially while pulling a fifth wheel. the failure mileage was 87,100. | |||
| 09/22/2009 | 87100 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 3500. the contact was driving 65 mph when the contact drove over a pothole and the front end of the vehicle began shaking violently. the contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer for a diagnostic test. the contact stated the vehicle was unsafe to drive, especially while pulling a fifth wheel. the failure mileage was 87,100. kmj | |||
| 09/22/2009 | 87100 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 3500. the contact stated while driving 65 mph the vehicle hit a pot hole the front end of the vehicle shakes violently. the contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer for a diagnostic test. the contact stated the vehicle was unsafe to drive while pulling a fifth wheel. the failure mileage was 87,100. jo | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 11/16/2010 | 80000 | ||
| Have a 2004 dodge 3500 ram it has the death wobble and every thing is tight under the truck but when you hit that bump in the road the front end goes crazy till you slow down to about 20mph try that on the freeway | |||
| 12/16/2009 | 105000 | 1 | |
| Dodge ram 3500 4x4 2004 front end has violent front shake called death wobble happens when truck hits uneven road surface . dodge dealership says they cannot find anything wrong . *tr | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | |||
| 01/10/2005 | 51114 | 1 | |
| Vehicle was taken to tire dealer for new tires, and the dealer indicated the front end was completely worn out. the vehicle had 49000 miles on the odometer. took to dealer from whom puchased and told vehicle was out of 36000 miles warranty.*ak dealer authorized to replace parts at a total cost of $1555.24. rack -steering gear,upper control arms and lower control ball joints replaced. dealer indicated he talked with district manager to see if any recalls or problems reported. | |||
| 12/08/2004 | 22000 | 2 | 02/14/2004 |
| Load clunking noise from front axle, and noticable instabillity in steering on bumpy roads that only started when the front ball joints developed what i beleive to be excessive wear. i measured .033 verticle free play of the steering knuckle, but minimal lateral play. according to daimlerchrysler, the -quote- new way of checking play only registers .010 freeplay, and the ball joint has to have .060 to be declare defective. as such daimlerchrysler denied my repair. in my opinion by the time the lateral play measures .060, the verticle play will dangerously close to catastrophic failure. there have been numerous complaints about these ball joints on 2003 and later 3rd generation 2500/3500 4 wheel drive dodge ram hd pickups on the various internet news groups, such as turbo diesel register.com.*ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - UPPER BALL JOINT | |||
| 01/10/2005 | 51114 | 1 | |
| Vehicle was taken to tire dealer for new tires, and the dealer indicated the front end was completely worn out. the vehicle had 49000 miles on the odometer. took to dealer from whom puchased and told vehicle was out of 36000 miles warranty.*ak dealer authorized to replace parts at a total cost of $1555.24. rack -steering gear,upper control arms and lower control ball joints replaced. dealer indicated he talked with district manager to see if any recalls or problems reported. | |||
| 12/08/2004 | 22000 | 2 | 02/14/2004 |
| Load clunking noise from front axle, and noticable instabillity in steering on bumpy roads that only started when the front ball joints developed what i beleive to be excessive wear. i measured .033 verticle free play of the steering knuckle, but minimal lateral play. according to daimlerchrysler, the -quote- new way of checking play only registers .010 freeplay, and the ball joint has to have .060 to be declare defective. as such daimlerchrysler denied my repair. in my opinion by the time the lateral play measures .060, the verticle play will dangerously close to catastrophic failure. there have been numerous complaints about these ball joints on 2003 and later 3rd generation 2500/3500 4 wheel drive dodge ram hd pickups on the various internet news groups, such as turbo diesel register.com.*ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||
| 12/08/2004 | 98000 | 1 | 02/03/2001 |
| While riding down the freeway at 60 mph my 2001 dodge 3500 ram, the front drivers side wheel and tire came off and flew down the road. vehicle was towed and dodge dealer said the main wheel bearing had broken in two. my 100,000 mile warranty has been denied and i cannot claim it under my insurance because it wasw equipment failure..the repair showld be about $4,ooo. all mechanics i have spoken to say this should be a factory problem. please advise vehicle is at dealership in hempstead, texas now.*ak | |||