Dodge truck recall

[Dacotensis]

Heard on the radio that dodge is recalling over 699,999 trucks since 03.

There Is a problem with the steering linkage.

Sorry Calgary Dave, I don't have a link. I'm on my phone

I know one Auctioner that ended up not Making a turn this year.ended up in a field and had to be towed out.

Take care out there.

[Smokinyotes]

Oh I thought that was just the way Dodges were supposed to handle.

[fordtruckin]

I think the real problem is summed up nicely in this picture...

[Dacotensis]

Originally Posted by fordtruckin

I think the real problem is summed up nicely in this picture...

Lol, I was thinking of that picture earlier today when I saw an emblem on a truck

[whitetail Junkie]

Originally Posted by fordtruckin

I think the real problem is summed up nicely in this picture...

[Reeves1]

Needed to steal this e-con

[Mr Hawken]

This recall has been out for a while. When I worked for dodge, the pitman arm didn't match the upgraded steering linkage that dodge issued as a repair. So then later they changed the pitman arm to match the linkage. Then they found out that some of their linkage tie rods were cocked sideways when they were installed. So to correct this they issued tie rods to be replaced and checked with a gauge to make sure they were straight.

The steering dampener that also contributed to the death wobble was replaced in this recall. This only applies to factory steering linkages. All aftermarket linkages, tie rods, etc. wont be repaired through a recall.

I know this because I repaired many linkages for this recall. Why they are stating that they are issuing it now, I have no idea.

[Redfrog]

I was riding in a dodge truck that belonged to a woman who I thought was a magician.................... She turned into a motel. Nothing to do with here steering.



Some guys will drive into a field to run over a coyote you know.

[purgatory.sv]

Chrysler is recalling about 1.2 million Ram trucks to fix front-end problems that could lead to steering troubles.
The company announced three recalls on Friday. It wants to inspect the trucks and says only 453,000 will likely need repairs.
Chrysler said Friday in a statement that it knows of six crashes and two injuries involving the 2008 to 2012 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks that are being recalled, and one crash with no injuries from the other recalled models.
The trucks are being recalled because tie-rod ends in the steering system may have been installed improperly, which Chrysler says stemmed from technicians misinterpreting instructions. Those tie-rods could be out of alignment, which Chrysler says can lead to steering failures.
The company has since updated the instructions and the parts involved.
Customers to be notified by mail next month
The first case covers 842,400 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks from 2003 through 2008. Chrysler says 116,000 were repaired with tie-rods in the steering system that could be out of alignment.
The other two involve trucks with tie-rod assemblies that were replaced in previous recalls. They cover 294,000 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks from the 2008 through 2012 model years, and 2008 Ram 1500 four-by-four mega cabs. Also included are 43,000 Ram 4500 and 5500 four-by-four chassis cabs from 2008 through 2012.
Customers will be notified by letter in December, and work could begin in January, the company said. Owners of Ram 4500 and 5500 models can take their trucks to dealers for interim repairs because parts may not be available until late next year, the statement said. The interim service would involve realignment of the front ends.
Chrysler said about 968,000 of the affected trucks are in the U.S., with another 157,000 in Canada, 37,100 in Mexico and 18,000 from other countries.
Owners with questions can call (800) 853-1403.

[Vingiu]

Can't believe how narrowly I missed this! I have a 2007 1500 Megacab, I don't see anywhere that mine is included in the recall. Better take a look at the steering linkage just to be safe…

[abwtfanatic]

I work for a major oil company and we quit buying Dodges over a year ago because of the front end problems being a safety concern.

[Bushrat]

Ah ...so there finally going to address the dodge death wobble are they.