Dodge Ram 4500 2009
Model Ram 4500 made in 2009 by Dodge got 4 consumer complains as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to steering. . Technical service bulletines regarding steering.
Model 2009
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| SB-19-002-10 | 01/23/2010 | 10033671 | Dodge: steering wander. involves selecting the proper repair procedure based upon vehicle build dates and then aligning the vehicle with revised specs. *pe | 09/03/2010 | |
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SB19-001-11 REVA | 08/09/2011 | 10041904 | Dodge: bulletin providing alignment procedures for tie rod ball stud housing for the right and left. model yrs for cab chassis (reg and mega pickups and 4x4) 2003-2011. *pe | 11/16/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 08/14/2012 | 73000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 4500. the contact was traveling 4 mph when the steering wheel seized. the vehicle was towed was to the dealer and the contact was advised that the front driver's side tie rod had detached from the vehicle. the manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that a recall applied to the contact's vin under nhtsa campaign id number:10v657000(steering:linkages:tie rod assembly) but was repaired one year prior to the recent failure. the manufacturer offered to make the recall repairs on the vehicle for a second time. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 73,000. kmj | |||
| 08/14/2012 | 73000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 4500 (commercial vehicle). the contact was traveling 4 mph when the steering failed. the contact confirmed the driver side front tie rod detached. the vehicle was towed was to the dealer. the manufacturer was contacted and they confirmed recall applied to vin under nhtsa campaign id number:10v657000(steering:linkages:tie rod assembly) and remedy will be repeated that was performed a year ago. the vehicle was not repaired the failure mileage was 73,000. rds | |||