Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| 1900201A | 09/28/2001 | 1900201 | 628294 | This bulletin provides a diagnostic procedure for steering sensitivity. *tt | 03/06/2002 |
| 1900201 | 09/14/2001 | 190700 | 625597 | Subject regarding steering wander diagnosis. *tt | 11/29/2001 |
| 190700 | 09/22/2000 | 614655 | Subject regarding steering wander diagnosis. *tt | 11/30/2000 | |
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||||
| 10023 | 10/01/2002 | 10009241 | Steering column service. information. service information tuneups. *tt | 09/20/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 09/12/2012 | 184000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram van b1500. the contact stated that while turning left at approximately 5 mph, the steering column separated from the frame. the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who inspected the vehicle and found that the steering column frame was severely corroded. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure and current mileage was 184,000. | |||
| 09/12/2012 | 184000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram van b1500. the contact stated that while turning left at approximately 5 mph, the steering column separated from the frame. the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who inspected the vehicle and found that the steering column frame was severely corroded. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure and current mileage was 184,000. kmj | |||
| 10/30/2008 | 138300 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram van. the contact received a recall notice for the ignition. the part was repaired. he stated that the steering wheel no longer locked after the repair was made. the nhtsa campaign id number was unknown. the failure and current mileages were 138,300. | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/10/2005 | 21500 | 6 | 05/10/2001 |
| I have a dodge van 1500 with 22000 miles. the tie rod ends failed, and the ball joints are in the process of failing. i replaced the tie rod ends and will have to replace the ball joints soon. *jb | |||