2008–2009 Dodge RAM 2500 & 2008–2009 Dodge RAM 3500 recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
Chrysler is recalling 32,782 my 2008-2009 dodge RAM 2500, 3500 and 3500 cab chassis pickup trucks equipped with powers and sons steering linkage. The steering linkage drag link inner tie rod to pitman arm ball stud may fracture. Also the steering linkage damper attaching the bracket may yield and shift on the linkage.
💥 The risk
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.
🔧 The fix
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 is expected to begin on or before february 16, 2009. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V005000
- Manufacturer recall #
- H36
- Manufacturer
- CHRYSLER LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 32,782
- Component
- STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
- Owner phone
- 1-800-853-1403
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Feb 16, 2009
- Built
- Feb 29, 2008 – Nov 3, 2008
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Chrysler recall no. H36.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 .