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87,000 miles · Mar 4, 2013

SteeringSuspension

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THIS VEHICLE HAS AN UNCONTROLLABLE SHAKING WITH THE FRONT END. IF YOU HIT A BUMP IR A POTHOLE YOU HAVE TO SLOW DOWN UNTIL APPROXIMATELY 30-35 MPH OR POSSIBLE STOP TO GET THE SHAKING TO STOP. IT WILL VIBRATE ANYTHING OFF THE DASH. FRONT END PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED, FRONT END ALIGNED, NEW TIRES, FACTORY RECALL. I NOTIFIED DODGE, OF COURSE THEY KNOW NOTHING ABOUT THIS.AFTER RESEARCHING THIS MATTER I FOUND THAT SEVERAL THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE HAVE THIS PROBLEM AND HAS BEEN NAMED THE DEATH WOBBLE. ANY DODGE FROM 2003-2008 HAS THIS. IT IS RIDICULOUS THAT THE DODGE ISN'T HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING AN UNSAFE VEHICLE. THIS DEATH WOBBLE IS STILL HAPPENING EVERYDAY WHEN A BUMP IS HIT AND IS GOING TO MAKE SOMEONE WRECK . *TR

NHTSA ODI #10501185

50,000 miles · Sep 19, 2012

Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE FAILURE ALSO RECURRED WHEN DRIVING AT LOWER SPEEDS OR WHEN DRIVING OVER ANY ROAD BUMPS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE FRONT TIE ROD…

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NHTSA ODI #10475969

75,000 miles · Jul 25, 2012

SteeringSuspension

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DEATH WOBBLE, WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, AND HITTING A BUMP WITH THE WHEEL TURNED EVEN EVER SO SLIGHTLY EITHER WAY, THE WHEEL JUST GIVES THAT DIRECTION AND THE ENTIRE TRUCK STARTS TO GO THAT DIRECTION. IT IS VERY NERVE RACKING, AND EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. THE FORUMS ARE LITTERED WITH PEOPLE WITH THE SAME ISSUE LOOKING FOR AN ANSWER, BUT WE AREN'T COMING UP WITH ONE, ALL WHILE THROWING MONEY AWAY INTO PARTS THAT MAY OR MAY NOT BE BAD. I'VE ALREADY HAD THE TIE ROD FAILURE THAT DODGE HAS A RECALL ON, BUT THEY SAY MY TRUCK WAS NOT EFFECTED BY THE RECALL, SO THAT FELL ON ME TO REPLACE. WHEN I CALLED DODGE ABOUT THE PROBLEM, THEY STATE THAT NO ONE HAS REPORTED THIS ISSUE BEFORE SO IT IS AN ISOLATED INCIDENT WITH MY TRUCK. HOWEVER, A GOOGLE SEARCH YIELDS THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME THING. CAN THIS BE INVESTIGATED IN ANY WAY? THESE TRUCKS HAVE BECOME DANGEROUS TO DRIVE, OR BE AROUND ON THE HIGHWAYS DUE TO THIS 'DEATH WOBBLE'. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10467647

36,000 miles · May 15, 2012

SteeringSuspension

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIE ROD FELL ON THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL GARAGE. THE FAILURE WAS LOCATED WITHIN THE BALL JOINTS WHICH SEPARATED DUE TO DEFECTIVE MATERIAL. A LOCAL MECHANIC REPLACED THE STEERING PITMAN, STEERING ARM, THE CROSS SHAFT, NUTS AND BOLTS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 36,250. UPDATED 06/26/12 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED HE COULD NOT JUST REPLACE THE FAILED PART. HE HAD TO PURCHASE THE ENTIRE STEERING ASSEMBLY, DUE TO IT BEING AN UPGRADE. THE COST OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY WAS $618.61. UPDATED 06/27/12 UPDATED 08/28/12*LJ UPDATED 09/12/12

NHTSA ODI #10458510

60,000 miles · Jan 6, 2012

Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS FAILED, RESULTING IN A POTENTIAL LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL STABILITY IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER …

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NHTSA ODI #10442678

38,000 miles · Dec 1, 2011

SteeringSuspension

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I'VE GOT 40,000 MILES ON MY 2008 2500 QUAD CAB 6.7 CUMMINS. THE SYMPTOMS I NOTICED HAVE BEEN WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, SUDDENLY IT'LL SOUND LIKE I HAVE A FLAT TIRE FOR ABOUT 2 SECONDS, THEN RESUME TO NORMALCY. BUT WHEN I SLOW TO A STOP, THE TRUCK SHAKES UNCONTROLLABLY UNTIL YOU STOP. IT ALMOST FEELS LIKE I HAVE A MANUAL TRANSMISSION, WHICH I DON'T, AND I DON'T DOWNSHIFT. I THOUGHT IT WAS MAYBE A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM, BUT I SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL AND STOPPED, OUT OF "DRIVE", AND IT STILL SHOOK UNCONTROLLABLY. MY TRUCK DOES HAVE THE SNOW PLOW PREP PACKAGE ON IT, BUT I DO NOT RUN A SNOW PLOW, AND AFTER RESEARCHING THE POSSIBILITY OF THAT LAST WINTER, I WOULD NEVER PUT A PLOW ON A QUAD/DIESEL; OR FOR THAT MATTER, ANY RAM. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10438033

59,500 miles · Nov 26, 2011

Power TrainSuspensionVehicle Speed Control

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HEADING TO TOWN TO TAKE 2008 DODGE RAM TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE LOOKED AT FOR STALLING AT IDLE AND NO FOOT PEDAL RESPONSE. SHUT TRUCK OFF AND RESTARTED NOW I HAVE THROTTLE.. ANYWAYS HEADED TO DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THESE THING LOOKED AT. IM ON THE INTERSTATE CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 70MPH. I GO OVER A SLIGHT DIP ON THE INTERSTATE THAN EXPERIENCE WHAT FEELS LIKE TWO BLOWN FRONT TIRES. THE ENTIRE TRUCK IS SHAKING VIOLENTLY. ITS ALL I CAN DO TO HOLD ONTO THE STEERING WHEEL. THE TRUCK FEELS LIKE ITS GOING TO FALL APART. I GET ON THE BRAKES START PULLING TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AT ABOUT 10MILES AN HOUR THIS VIOLENT VIBRATION STOPS. THIS INCIDENT WAS THE SCARIEST INCIDENT I'VE BEEN THROUGH. I INSPECTED THE TRUCK NOTHING VISIBLE WRONG SO I CONTINUED ON TO DEALERSHIP WITH NO PROBLEMS.. 15 MINUTES LATER I STOPPED SHAKING. TOLD SERVICE MAN AT DEALERSHIP WHAT JUST HAPPENED AND HE SAYS OH YOU JUST EXPERIENCED THE DEATH WOBBLE.. ARE YOU SERIOUS THEY HAVE A NICKNAME FOR THIS AND ARE STILL SELLING THESE VEHICLES AT 40,000 A PIECE. I REFUSED TO SIGN THE WORK AGREEMENT AND LEFT THE TRUCK THERE. I WILL NOT PAY TO HAVE THIS TRUCK FIXED. THIS VEHICLE IS A SERIOUS DANGER TO THE DRIVER, PASSENGERS AND ANY OTHER VEHICLES ON THE ROAD. AFTER RESEARCH I FOUND MANY OTHER INCIDENTS OF WHAT I HAVE DESCRIBED. GO TO YOUTUBE AND TYPE DODGE DEATH WOBBLE. VEHICLE MANUFACTURES SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THERE PRODUCT. CONCERNED AND PRODUCTIVE UNITED STATES CITIZEN.. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10437350

71,941 miles · Oct 31, 2011

Suspension

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 10 MPH WHEN THE FRONT TIRES SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC WHICH LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL PINION GEAR BEARING. THE BEARING HAD FAILED AND CAUSED THE FRONT TIRES TO SEIZE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND A COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 71,941.

NHTSA ODI #10433738

42,500 miles · Oct 13, 2011

SteeringSuspension

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I WAS I-77 IN WV AND HIT A BRIDGE EXPANSION JOINT AT APPROX. 70 M.P.H. THE TRUCK FRONT SUSPENSION BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THE FRONT TIRES AND STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SHAKE/BOUNCE UNCONTROLLABLY. IT DID THIS FOR APROX 20 SEC. WHILE I TRIED TO STOP THE TRUCK SLOWLY AND SAFELY. INTERNET RESEARCH REVEALED THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH DODGE 2500 PICKUPS. IT HAS BEEN GIVEN THE NAME DEATH WOBBLE. I RETURNED IT TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY DENY ANY KNOWLEDGE OF THE PROBLEM AND AFTER INSPECTION DETERMINED THAT THE INCIDENT BUSTED BOTH FRONT SHOCKS AND STABILIZER BAR. IT WAS NOT COVERED BY FACTORY OR EXTENDED WARRANTY. I HAD 2 NEW SHOCKS & STABILIZER INSTALLED AND THE FRONT END RE-INSPECTED AND SERVICED, LINED AND BALANCED THE TIRES AS DIRECTED BY DEALER INSP. RESULTS. I DROVE LESS THAN 10 MILES AND THE TRUCK DONE THE DEATH WOBBLE AGAIN. THEY NOW SUGGEST THE TRACKING BAR FAILURE BUT STATE THAT THE WHOLE FRONT SUSPENSION MAY BE DAMAGED DUE TO A POOR DESIGN AND THE VIOLENT VIBRATION THAT OCCURRED DURING THE INCIDENTS. AGAIN THE WARRANTIES ARE REFUSING COVERAGE. THE TECH'S REFUSED TO RELEASE THE TRUCK BACK TO ME TO DRIVE FOR SAFETY REASONS. THEY FEEL IT IS NOT SAFE TO OPERATE IN THIS CONDITION. THIS TRUCK REMAINS IN STOCK CONDITION. INSTALLING 285/70/16 TIRES 10 PLY TIRES FOR SAFETY CONCERNS. THE STOCK TIRES WERE TOO SMALL FOR AN 8000 LBS. PICKUP THAT TOWS OCCASIONALLY. DUE TO THE SERIOUSLY NEGLECTED SAFETY CONCERN BY DODGE, I WILL BE TRADING THIS TRUCK OFF WHEN I GET IT FIXED. DODGE KNOWS THERE IS PROBLEMS PLEASE STEP UP AND MAKE THEM ADDRESS THIS ISSUE BEFORE SOMEONE GET HURT OR KILLED. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10430008

72,360 miles · Sep 19, 2011

SteeringSuspension

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WHILE DRIVING 60MPH THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHOOK EXCESSIVELY AND BECAME DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. UPON STOPPING THE CAR I FOUND THE DRAG LINK FOR RIGHT SIDE HAD SPLIT AND DETACHED FROM BALL JOINT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND I WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENTIRE STEERING ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. DODGE HAS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THIS AND NO LONGER MAKES OR SUPPLIES THIS FAILED PART. THIS REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT IS AT MY COST AND NOT COVERED UNDER ANY RECALL OR WARRANTY. I WAS INSTRUCTED THE RECALL HAD BEEN PERFORMED IN APRIL OF 2011 AND NO ACTION WAS NEEDED AT THAT TIME. *KB

NHTSA ODI #10426266

Official recalls

16V352000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

May 24, 2016

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.

15V313000 · Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module

May 26, 2015

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.

13V528000 · Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly

Nov 6, 2013

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Dodge RAM 2500 4x4 and 3500 4x4, model year 2007-2008 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis and model year 2006-2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4 trucks manufactured February 12, 2002, through February 13, 2008. The left tie rod assembly may break.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler notified owners and launched its recall campaign in January 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N62.

13V529000 · Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly

Nov 6, 2013

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 RAM 2500 4X4 and 3500 4X4 trucks, 2008-2012 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis, and model year 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4. The left tie rod assembly may break.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler notified owners on January 16, 2014 that dealers would inspect vehicles and replace the steering linkage assembly, if necessary. On or about February 27, 2014, Chrysler ceased its recall remedy program due to parts quality concerns, and then re-initiated it on or about April 14, 2014. In July 2015, and under a consent order with NHTSA, the company agreed to offer owners three options for remedying their vehicles: perform the original remedy, offer to repurchase the vehicle at the fair market value plus 10%, or offer an additional incentive offer towards the purchase of a new Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, or Fiat vehicle. Chrysler will notify owners of the new recall options in a letter expected to be mailed on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N49.

11V350000 · Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly

Jul 6, 2011

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 2500/3500 4X4, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH MARCH 28, 2011; MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 3500 CAB CHASSIS 4X2, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH MARCH 28, 2011; AND MODEL YEAR 2008 DODGE RAM 1500 MEGA CAB 4X4, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH AUGUST 15, 2008, BECAUSE THE LEFT TIE ROD BALL STUD MAY FRACTURE. THIS CONDITION TENDS TO OCCUR DURING LOW SPEED PARKING LOT TYPE MANEUVERS WHEN THE CUSTOMER IS MAKING A TIGHT TURN. ADDITIONALLY, MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 DODGE RAM 2500/3500 VEHICLES MAY HAVE RECEIVED THE AFFECTED TIE ROD ASSEMBLY AS A REPLACEMENT PART DURING NORMAL SERVICE.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN THE POTENTIAL LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL STABILITY IN THE LEFT HAND FRONT WHEEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TIE ROD ENDS FOR RELATIVE ORIENTATION AND REPLACE THE LEFT OUTER TIE ROD AS REQUIRED AND PERFORM A FRONT END TOE ALIGNMENT AS NEEDED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 3, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

09V005000 · Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly

Jan 9, 2009

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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.

08V641000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel

Dec 5, 2008

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 108,429 MY 2007-2008 DODGE RAM 2500 AND 3500 PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 6.7L DIESEL ENGINES. A SILENCER PAD CAN SAG AND CONTACT THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) COOLER.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD A BRACKET TO SUPPORT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT SILENCER PAD ADJACENT TO THE EGR COOLER. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

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NHTSA investigations

EA21002 · Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Opened Sep 17, 2021 · No close date supplied

Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module; Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated PSAN inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- Takata (now known as TK Global), the Independent Testing Coalition, and Exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of Takata desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004L (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004L is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L.The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated PSAN frontal inflators manufactured by Takata. This investigation will require extensive information on Takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated PSAN inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=EA21002 -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede EA15-001, which remains open.

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Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

AQ14003 · Chrysler's Execution Of 13V-528 & 529

Opened Oct 20, 2014 · Closed May 16, 2016

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly

RMD opened this audit query (AQ) investigation in order to better understand and evaluate Chrysler's process(es) for timely and efficient execution of its safety recall campaigns, including its oversight and management of its parts division Mopar.Prior to opening this investigation, RMD had raised concerns with the company related to its execution of two safety recalls, 13V-528 and 13V-529, both of which involved safety defects that could cause the involved vehicles, FCA?s heavier Dodge Ram trucks, to lose steering control suddenly and without warning.Specifically, RMD inquired about the availability of parts for recall repairs, by email and phone on January 15, 2014 and February 19, 2014, due to the volume of complaints it was receiving from owners alleging parts scarcity and parts restrictions. FCA steadfastly denied it had placed parts restrictions on its dealers to manage issues of parts scarcity.FCA shared material showing it had uncommitted stock of parts available for its dealers. Nevertheless, consumer complaints of lack of parts continued.RMD made independent inquiries tosome dealers tobetter understand the conflicting claims between owners alleging lack of ability to repair their defective vehicles due to lack of parts, and FCA?s information showing availability of parts.Dealers informed and provided documentation to RMD on February 21, 2014 and February 25, 2014 showing FCA had, in fact, put into place parts restrictions and, further, had in some instances canceled dealerships? back orders for parts.In addition, during the course of its dialogue with dealers, RMD discovered that FCA had notified their dealerships on February 27, 2014 to return the recall remedy parts over quality concerns, and had therefore effectively canceled its safety recall program without notification to NHTSA. RMD issued a request for information (IR) on October 21, 2014.The company failed to respond to a number of the questions RMD asked that required it to produce specifics surrounding the repairs and parts ordering process with the recalls, including a question about whether a dealer order for recall parts could be canceled and under what circumstances.

PE11009 · Outer Tie Rod Failure

Opened Apr 4, 2011 · Closed Feb 6, 2012

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly

ODI received complaints regarding failing tie rod ball studs on Model Year 2008-2011 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 vehicles resulting in loss of steering control.Chrysler concluded that misalignment of the left (driver side) ball stud on vehicles built with the Cross Car steering linkage system could allow contact between the bull stud and the ball housing which could weaken the stud and result in fracture.Chrysler submitted a recall notice on August 15, 2011 involving certain MY 2003-2011 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 pickup trucks built or repaired with the Cross Car steering linkage.Chrysler will inspect, repair or realign the front end of the subject vehicles as needed.Chrysler's announcement of a safety recall on this matter addresses ODI's concerns.The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification (ODI) numbers:10332525, 10357937, 10366591, 10303744, 10377166, 10373240, 10343969, 10375403, 10324831, 10373546, 10370771.