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Active Recalls (3)

16V352000 May 24, 2016 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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 mode...

15V313000 May 27, 2015 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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 As...

13V527000 Nov 6, 2013 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 RAM 4500 and 5500 trucks manufactured February 20, 2007, through December 22, 2012. The left tie rod assembly may break.

Complaints

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Aug 11, 2016 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 5500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V527000 (STEERING). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTAC...

Aug 11, 2016 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 5500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V527000 (STEERING). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTAC...

Feb 3, 2016 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 5500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V527000 (STEERING); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WA...

Feb 3, 2016 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 5500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V527000 (STEERING); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WA...

Oct 13, 2015 Air Bags

I RECEIVED 2 RECALL NOTICES. I HAVE SPENT HOURS TRYING TO WORK WITH CHRYSLER TO FIND A DEALERSHIP THAT WOULD BE ABLE TO FIX AND ALIGN MY TOW TRUCK. THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIND A DEALERSHIP WITHIN 145 MILES OF MY HOME. FROM WHAT I HAVE FOUND OUT, THEY HAVE SEVERAL DEALERSHIPS THAT SELL MY TYPE O...

Oct 13, 2015 Steering

I RECEIVED 2 RECALL NOTICES. I HAVE SPENT HOURS TRYING TO WORK WITH CHRYSLER TO FIND A DEALERSHIP THAT WOULD BE ABLE TO FIX AND ALIGN MY TOW TRUCK. THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIND A DEALERSHIP WITHIN 145 MILES OF MY HOME. FROM WHAT I HAVE FOUND OUT, THEY HAVE SEVERAL DEALERSHIPS THAT SELL MY TYPE O...

Oct 13, 2015 Air Bags

I RECEIVED 2 RECALL NOTICES. I HAVE SPENT HOURS TRYING TO WORK WITH CHRYSLER TO FIND A DEALERSHIP THAT WOULD BE ABLE TO FIX AND ALIGN MY TOW TRUCK. THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIND A DEALERSHIP WITHIN 145 MILES OF MY HOME. FROM WHAT I HAVE FOUND OUT, THEY HAVE SEVERAL DEALERSHIPS THAT SELL MY TYPE O...

Oct 13, 2015 Steering

I RECEIVED 2 RECALL NOTICES. I HAVE SPENT HOURS TRYING TO WORK WITH CHRYSLER TO FIND A DEALERSHIP THAT WOULD BE ABLE TO FIX AND ALIGN MY TOW TRUCK. THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIND A DEALERSHIP WITHIN 145 MILES OF MY HOME. FROM WHAT I HAVE FOUND OUT, THEY HAVE SEVERAL DEALERSHIPS THAT SELL MY TYPE O...

Jul 14, 2015 Steering 144,685 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 5500. ON ONE OCCASION, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE TIE ROD SUDDENLY FRACTURED AND THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE TIE ROD. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT...

Jul 14, 2015 Steering 144,685 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 5500. ON ONE OCCASION, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE TIE ROD SUDDENLY FRACTURED AND THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE TIE ROD. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT...

May 18, 2015 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 5500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V527000 (STEERING); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTUR...

May 18, 2015 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 5500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V527000 (STEERING); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTUR...

Feb 12, 2015 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 5500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V527000 (STEERING); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE O...

Feb 12, 2015 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 5500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V527000 (STEERING); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE O...

Feb 11, 2015 Engine Fire 20,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 5500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND ALL WARNING INDICATORS WERE ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE ENGINE STALLED BUT FAILED TO R...

Feb 11, 2015 Engine Fire 20,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 5500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND ALL WARNING INDICATORS WERE ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE ENGINE STALLED BUT FAILED TO R...

Jan 21, 2015 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 5500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V527000 (SUSPENSION) WAS RECEIVED IN DECEMBER OF 2013. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO PERFORM ...

Jan 21, 2015 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 5500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V527000 (SUSPENSION) WAS RECEIVED IN DECEMBER OF 2013. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO PERFORM ...

May 12, 2014 Steering 30,000 mi

CHRYSLER ISSUED A RECALL ON THE RIGHT OUTER TIE ROD ASSEMBLY SHORTLY AFTER WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE. THE ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED. NOW THE LEFT OUTER TIE ROD ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE, THE RECALL WAS ISSUED, BUT CHRYSLER WON'T SEND THE PARTS TO MY DEALER. THEY ARE NOW SAYING THE PARTS DO...

May 12, 2014 Steering 30,000 mi

CHRYSLER ISSUED A RECALL ON THE RIGHT OUTER TIE ROD ASSEMBLY SHORTLY AFTER WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE. THE ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED. NOW THE LEFT OUTER TIE ROD ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE, THE RECALL WAS ISSUED, BUT CHRYSLER WON'T SEND THE PARTS TO MY DEALER. THEY ARE NOW SAYING THE PARTS DO...

Feb 27, 2014 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 5500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V527000 (STEERING) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE AN EXPECTED DATE FOR THE PART TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS...

Feb 27, 2014 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 5500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V527000 (STEERING) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE AN EXPECTED DATE FOR THE PART TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS...

Apr 18, 2011 Steering 42,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 5500. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 55 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED AN ABNORMAL NOISE FROM THE DRIVE SIDE TIRE. THE FAILURE PERSISTED FOR OVER A MONTH. LATER, HE RECEIVED A MANUFACTURER RECALL MARCH 2011 IN REGARDS TO THE DRIVER SIDE K28 TIE ROD. THE CONTACT STATED...

Apr 18, 2011 Steering 42,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 5500. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 55 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED AN ABNORMAL NOISE FROM THE DRIVE SIDE TIRE. THE FAILURE PERSISTED FOR OVER A MONTH. LATER, HE RECEIVED A MANUFACTURER RECALL MARCH 2011 IN REGARDS TO THE DRIVER SIDE K28 TIE ROD. THE CONTACT STATED...

Apr 13, 2011 Steering

I WAS INFORMED OF A SAFETY RECALL ON MY DODGE 5500 TRUCK. THE RECALL IS IDENTIFIED AS K28 LEFT TIE ROD END. THE DEALER, PERKINS DODGE, COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO REFUSED TO MAKE THE REPAIR. *TR

Apr 13, 2011 Steering

I WAS INFORMED OF A SAFETY RECALL ON MY DODGE 5500 TRUCK. THE RECALL IS IDENTIFIED AS K28 LEFT TIE ROD END. THE DEALER, PERKINS DODGE, COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO REFUSED TO MAKE THE REPAIR. *TR

Feb 14, 2011 Steering

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 5500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20-30 MPH ON ROUGH TERRAIN, THE VEHICLE WOULD SWAY TO THE LEFT AND THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MI...

Feb 14, 2011 Steering

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 5500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20-30 MPH ON ROUGH TERRAIN, THE VEHICLE WOULD SWAY TO THE LEFT AND THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MI...

Feb 2, 2011 Steering 83,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 5500. WHILE TURNING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY STIFF AND WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THE SHAFT FOR THE DRIVER SIDE TIE ROD WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WA...

Feb 2, 2011 Steering 83,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 5500. WHILE TURNING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY STIFF AND WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THE SHAFT FOR THE DRIVER SIDE TIE ROD WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WA...

Dec 30, 2010 Steering 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 5500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH THE TIE ROD BROKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TIE ROD WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED AND THE REPAIRS WOULD NOT BE COVERED. THE APPROXIMA...

Dec 30, 2010 Steering 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 5500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH THE TIE ROD BROKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TIE ROD WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED AND THE REPAIRS WOULD NOT BE COVERED. THE APPROXIMA...

Dec 30, 2010 Steering 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 5500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH THE TIE ROD BROKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TIE ROD WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED AND THE REPAIRS WOULD NOT BE COVERED. THE APPROXIMA...

Dec 30, 2010 Steering 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 5500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH THE TIE ROD BROKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TIE ROD WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED AND THE REPAIRS WOULD NOT BE COVERED. THE APPROXIMA...

Aug 11, 2010 Steering 53,000 mi

SECOND TIME THE RIGHT OUTER TIE ROD HAS BROKEN ON A 2008 DODGE 5500 ST. *TR

Aug 11, 2010 Steering 53,000 mi

SECOND TIME THE RIGHT OUTER TIE ROD HAS BROKEN ON A 2008 DODGE 5500 ST. *TR

Jul 20, 2010 Steering 62,540 mi

2008 DODGE 5500 VIN [XXX] DRIVERS SIDE TIE ROD FAILED / SHEARED APPEARS TO BE THE SAME PROBLEM THAT HAS BEEN RECALLED BY CHRYSLER, YET CHRYSLER SAYS THAT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT ONE OF THE TRUCKS THAT THE DEFECTIVE TIE RODS WAS INSTALLED IN. IN MY 20 PLUS YEARS IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY I HAVE NEVER ...

Jul 20, 2010 Steering 62,540 mi

2008 DODGE 5500 VIN [XXX] DRIVERS SIDE TIE ROD FAILED / SHEARED APPEARS TO BE THE SAME PROBLEM THAT HAS BEEN RECALLED BY CHRYSLER, YET CHRYSLER SAYS THAT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT ONE OF THE TRUCKS THAT THE DEFECTIVE TIE RODS WAS INSTALLED IN. IN MY 20 PLUS YEARS IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY I HAVE NEVER ...

Apr 19, 2010 Steering 400 mi

TL*-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 5500. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH THE VEHICLE STEERED INTO THE LEFT AND RIGHT DIRECTION WITHOUT ASSISTANCE. THE STEERING WHEEL REQUIRED EXCESSIVE FORCE APPLIED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN. THE ...

Apr 19, 2010 Steering 400 mi

TL*-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 5500. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH THE VEHICLE STEERED INTO THE LEFT AND RIGHT DIRECTION WITHOUT ASSISTANCE. THE STEERING WHEEL REQUIRED EXCESSIVE FORCE APPLIED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN. THE ...

Apr 28, 2009 Electrical System Fire 59,000 mi

MY LIGHTS STARTED TO FAIL THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY TRUCKS ELECTRICAL ALL WENT OUT WHILE GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND WOULD NOT START BACK UP WITH NO POWER I HAD TO STRUGGLE TO GET THE TRUCK STOPPED THE FUSE BOX CAUGHT FIRE NOTHING ELSE WAS DAMAGED. THE DEALERSHIP WAYS IT IS THE BED MANUFACTURES FAULT. ...

Apr 28, 2009 Electrical System Fire 59,000 mi

MY LIGHTS STARTED TO FAIL THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY TRUCKS ELECTRICAL ALL WENT OUT WHILE GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND WOULD NOT START BACK UP WITH NO POWER I HAD TO STRUGGLE TO GET THE TRUCK STOPPED THE FUSE BOX CAUGHT FIRE NOTHING ELSE WAS DAMAGED. THE DEALERSHIP WAYS IT IS THE BED MANUFACTURES FAULT. ...