2014 RAM 2500 Steering Problems

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the steering wheel shifted while turning. The contact self-diagnosed the vehicle and found that there was slack in the track bar and brackets that needed to be reinforced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by a dealer or independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 175,000.

Mileage: 175,000

I took my 2014 Dodge Ram 2500 (VIN: [XXX] ) to Glendora Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram on Lone Hill Ave. for Recall R46. The dealership kept my truck most of the day but did not perform the recall. Instead, they told me something untrue—that my upgraded suspension made the repair impossible—without ever attempting the repair. They then tried to pressure me into signing a waiver of liability stating the recall could not be performed and gave me the runaround when I refused. This dealership was unwilling to help me and misled me instead of completing a federally mandated safety recall. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Negligent service. How could be possible to measure assembly threads without a torque wrench? I regret bringing the vehicle for the recall. Passed two weeks, and the RamCare and dealer did not contact to fix. It's dubious if all performed recall V06 was executed correctly at the dealer. Owners and dealer may think that the recall will not bring any risk for the owner. See attached pictures and the procedure.

Steering has been pulling hard to the right. This makes it harder to steer especially at highway speeds with a larger vehicle. Had two 4 wheel alignments and it was brought to my attention on my last alignment that the nuts on my adjuster sleeve had been cut off and therefore the reason of the bad alignment. They said that this will cause a continual alignment issue if not resolved. I contacted a Dodge dealership and they are willing to do an inspection, but out of my pocket. I really can't afford an inspection since I was told this issued has been under recall in the past. Also there are no stickers or labels indicating a recall was ever performed on the vehicle prior to me purchasing it.

The Front Suspension Track Bar Frame Bracket R46/NHTSA 15V-541. There was a recall issued in 2016 that impacted around an estimated 150,000+ vehicles. I purchased my Truck in 2020, and according to records this problem was fixed in 2016. I recently noticed something seriously wrong with the front suspension while driving, and just about lost control of my vehicle on the highway. After taking it to a certified maintenance technician for Dodge Ram, they found that the Recall was not completed at all. This problem involves faulty welding and the weld can break loose at any given moment without being fixed properly with a stability bracket. Mine gave loose on the highway going 70mph. My concern is how many other vehicles were marked as fixed, but in actuality were not.

On the night of September 15, 2023, I was driving home from work around 8:00 pm. I hit a bump on the interstate and my truck started the "death wobble". Having driven a Dodge truck for a very long time, I was aware of what was going on. The vehicle starts to "wobble" uncontrollably until you come to a complete stop. I was doing 70 mph and in the left lane when this happened, it immediately pulled me to the ditch in the right lane on the side of the interstate. I researched the problem and found that it had an R46 recall and the bracket in said recall had been ripped from the frame and broken in half. I hauled the vehicle to Jeff Wilson Chrysler in Brookhaven and they sent pictures to whomever for the recall and it was denied for some reason. The Service Manager then sent it to someone else because he thought that it should have been fixed based off what he has seen. I then called 1-800-992-1997 to speak with someone about my issues and they proceeded to tell me that my recall had already been fixed. When I or Mr. Shane at Jeff Wilson types it in, it clearly states the R46 recall has not been fixed. There is nothing on this bar or bracket that has been done. This bracket breaking almost caused me to wreck and I cant get any help in getting it resolved. Mr. Shane at Jeff Wilson in Brookhaven has been nothing but fantastic in this matter and continues to try and help me get it resolved with no help coming from anyone above the dealership. The vehicle is undrivable and has been out of commission for 5 weeks now with no progress. Any help in this matter would be appreciated.

Since purchasing in 2014 I have had my truck in and out of RAM Dealerships for steering issues and braking issues. Repeatedly told that it’s a RAM. A steering linkage recall was received and I took it in to have it done. Problem has been there continuously. The water pump issues continue Brakes are still an issue BUT I have been told at the Dealerships that they are hydraulic and they work differently.

Truck has around 67k miles. When preforming an oil change i checked the drag link knowing that some trucks are recalled. The outer jam but was loose. Called dealership and they said the recall was done. There are no indications that the recall was done. No marks or welds on the nuts as the recall states.

A Recall on the Drag Link Bar was for a bolt coming loose. The recall was to weld the bolt, so Drag Link Bar could not be adjusted or bolt come loose. I am the original owner and in order to do an updated alignment, I now need to buy a new adjustable drag link bar, because the original one can not be adjusted due to the recall fix was to weld a nut, so it cold not back off. So a $80 alignment charge, is now going to cost me $1000 because I have to buy a new Drag Link Bar. I have contacted RAM, they said the will not do anything, they fulfilled the Recall. Why would the NHTSA allow a fix to be a welded nut on a steering arm that might need to be adjusted for alignment? So it would of been better for me to not do the recall and wait for it to fail and then get a new drag link bar. My Drag Link bar does not need to be replaced due to age of vehicle or wear and tear. The Drag Link bar needs to be replaced because the part can not be adjusted, like all other steering parts.

My Ram 2500 truck is in need of repair under the R46 recall. On 8/4/2021 the dealership inspected my truck and claimed they had ordered parts and the repair will not be completed until June 2022. The recall bulletin states that a failure of the track bar frame bracket can cause a sudden crash without warning. There is a frequent popping or "clunk" sound coming from under the truck when turning and when going over bumps. This is my daily driving vehicle. I do not think it is safe to drive this truck for another 25,000-30,000 miles while waiting for these parts. This truck has been in the same dealer service center at least three times since 2015 for recall repairs and each time they have failed to address the R46 recall.

Drag link recall: Problem was “fixed” by welding it. I am having a lot of play in my steering and hard to keep straight. This should be fully replaced with a better drag link rather than welded.

I HAVE A 2014 DODGE RAM2500 TRUCK, THERE WAS A SAFETY RECALL ON THE WELDING ON THE FRONT SUSPENSION TRACK BAR FRAME BRACKET THAT WAS IMPROPERLY WELDED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. THE FIX WAS TO HAVE A BRACKET PLACED WITH ONE 60-70MM LONG M10 BOLT WITH 1.5 PITCH THREADS, ONE M10X1.5 PITCH THREAD NUT, THREE M10 FLAT WASHERS I BROUGHT MY TRUCK IN BECAUSE IT START POPPING EVERY TIME IN TURNED EITHER RIGHT OR LEFT I WAS TOLD THAT THE RECALL FIX HAD EXPIRED THERE NO WARRANTY ON THIS TO FIX IT NOW. SO I'M CONFUSED IT A SAFETY ISSUE AND NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL?? BECAUSE THE RECALL FIX HAS NO WARRANTY THE WARRANTY IS ONLY FOR 2 YEARS. SO I BOUGHT A TRUCK NEW WITH DEFECTS AND IT MY PROBLEM THAT WE'RE NOT KNOWN AT THE TIME FROM THE MANUFACTURE. NOT SURE HOW THIS IS RIGHT OR FAIR TO THE CUSTOMER. IT A SAFETY ISSUE NOT COSMETIC. MY TRUCK ONLY HAS 80.000 AND IT A DIESEL SHOULD LAST A LONG TIME. PLEASE HELP THANK YOU

Mileage: 80,000

2014 RAM 2500 PARTS - SHIFT LEVER BRACKET - 5057506AH BROKE.

Mileage: 98,687

RAM HAD PREVIOUSLY ISSUED A RECALL TO WELD THE DRAG LINK COMPONENT OF THE STEERING SYSTEM. RAM CALLED THIS RECALL NUMBER V06 AND MY TRUCK HAS BEEN COMPLETED. HOWEVER, THIS RECALL REQUIRES A WELD TO THE ADJUSTING SLEEVE OF THE DRAG LINK, HOWEVER, WITH THIS WELD, AS THE DRAG LINK GOES THRU NORMAL WEAR, YOU CANNOT COMPLETE A FULL WHEEL ALIGNMENT BECAUSE ITS WELDED. WITHOUT A COMPLETE ALIGNMENT, TIRES WILL STILL WEAR PREMATURELY AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. JUST REPLACED MINE TO THE COST OF $875 AND AM NOT HAPPY ABOUT IT. RECALL WAS COMPLETED ON 6 MAY 2019 AND HAD TO REPLACE MY TIRES A YEAR LATER. I FULLY EXPECT THE NHTSA RE-ENGAGE WITH RAM AND THIS NEEDS TO CORRECTED. RAM NEEDS TO RE-ENGINEER A FIX AND REIMBURSE THOSE CUSTOMERS WHO HAD TO GET NEW TIRES. AM QUITE SURE THAT RAM HAS HAD NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS AND HAS NOT ANNOUNCED ANYTHING YET. AT THE TIME OF RECALL, HAD 48110 MILES, NOW I HAVE 56450 ON 23 JUNE 2020 WITH AN INCREASE OF ONLY 8000 MILES IN 13 MONTHS AND NEEDED TIRES. *TR

Mileage: 48,110

I'VE HAD THE DRAG LINK RECALL DONE ON MY TRUCK AT THE DEALERSHIP AND I DIDN'T HAVE ANY IDEA WHAT THEY DID TO FIX IT TILL I STARTED SEEING POSTS ONLINE ABOUT WELDING THE ADJUSTING LINK ON IT. WELL MY TRUCK IS DRAGGING TO THE RIGHT AND NEEDS AN ALIGNMENT, AND I KNOW IF I TAKE IT SOMEWHERE, THEY'LL HAVE TO CUT THAT WELD TO PROPERLY DO THE ALIGNMENT, AND I DON'T WANT TO DO THAT. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE ENTIRE DRAG LINK REPLACED SO NOTHING HAS TO BE WELDED TOGETHER AND KEEP ME FROM GETTING IT ALIGNED.

Mileage: 93,000

NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY RECALLS DURING THE FOLLOWING RECALL, DODGE WELDED ALL MY STEERING ARM COMPONENTS TOGETHER SO NOW I CANNOT GET AN ALIGNMENT DONE CORRECTLY OR, IF NEED BE, DISCONNECT WORN OUT PARTS BECAUSE THEY WELDED THESE PARTS TOGETHER? I WAS TOLD THIS AND SHOWN THIS BY KOST TIRE COMPANY IN CARBONDALE PA 18407. THEY WERE FLABBERGASTED BY THIS MOST ABSURD, STUPID FIX DODGE HAD DONE AND TOLD ME THEY CANNOT FIX MY TRUCK PROPERLY? HERE IS THE FOLLOWING RECALL INFO. RECALL NUMBER 15V541000 RECALL DATE 08/26/2015 COMPONENT STEERING SUMMARY:CHRYSLER (FCA US LLC) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2014 RAM 2500 TRUCKS AND 2013-2014 RAM 3500 TRUCKS AND CAB CHASSIS MANUFACTURED OCTOBER 9, 2012, TO JULY 29, 2014. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY HAVE INADEQUATE WELDS SECURING THE FRONT TRACK BAR FRAME BRACKETS, WHICH MAY RESULT IN THE BRACKET COMPONENTS SEPARATING FROM THE FRAME. CONSEQUENCE IF THE BRACKET COMPONENTS SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME, THE VEHICLE MAY BE MORE DIFFICULT TO STEER AND CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. WHAT OWNERS SHOULD DO CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT BRACKET OVER THE FRONT TRACK BAR BRACKET. THIS RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 24, 2016. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-853-1403. CHRYSLER'S NUMBER FOR THIS RECALL IS R46. THIS FIX THEY DID IS AFFECTING MY ABILITY TO HOLD THE VEHICLE ON THE ROAD? MY WIFE DROVE MY TRUCK AND IS VERY SCARED OF RUNNING OFF THE ROAD NOW? THEY WELDED PARTS OF MY DRAG LINE AND ALIGNMENT BARS TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WANDERS ALL OVER THE ROAD. I CAN'T EVENT FIX THIS BECAUSE THEY WELDED ALL THE STREERING COMPONENTS SOLID.

DRIVING IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD ABOUT 20 MPH COMING UP TO A STOP SIGN HEAR THIS HOWLING NOISE IF YOU WILL. THEN WHEN I HEAR IT INSTANTLY SOMETHING GRABBED AND LOCKED AND STOPPED ME! I'VE BEEN HAVING ISSUES WITH MY TRANSMISSION SLIPPING, WELL NOT SLIPPING BUT BETWEEN GEARS. LIKE THE RPMS WERE GOING UP BUT NOTHING WAS MOVING. I'M NOT TALKING ABOUT THE RPM GAUGE ON THE TRUCK GOING UP, IT'S JUST A REV UP SOUND. THEN WILL CATCH AND GO I'M GUESSING IT'S ALL WITH THE TRANSMISSION. I'M JUST GLAD I WAS ONLY DOING 20 MPH INSTEAD OF HWY SPEED WHEN IT LOCKED UP

Mileage: 129,000

YOUR RECALL REMEDY FOR 19V-021 IS UNACCEPTABLE. THE SOLUTION OF WELDING THE DRAG LINK ADJUSTER NUTS TO THE SLEEVE, PERMANENTLY RENDERS THE VEHICLE FROM BEING PROPERLY ALIGNED FOREVER. THE ONLY WAY AROUND THIS IS TO BREAK THE WELDS, ADJUST THE STEERING SLEEVE AND THEN WELDING THE NUTS AGAIN. THIS IS AN UNACCEPTABLE SOLUTION AS MOST ALIGNMENT SHOPS DO NOT HAVE WELDING EQUIPMENT TO DO THIS, THUS POTENTIALLY PLACING THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS IN DANGER AGAIN. YOUR AGREED SOLUTION DOES ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO ADDRESS PERMANENT FIX AND WAS NOTHING MORE THAN A WAY TO MITIGATE COST FOR FCA. THIS PERMANENT FIX NEEDS TO BE INSTALLATION OF THE REDESIGNED PART OR REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE/INSTALLATION OF AN AFTERMARKET PART THAT WILL NOT SUFFER THE SAME POTENTIAL FAILURE AS THE PART UNDER RECALL.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V541000 (STEERING). WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE DEATH WOBBLE AND WAS UNCONTROLLABLE. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE ABOVE 35 MPH. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LONE STAR CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (8811 INTERSTATE 35 ACCESS RD, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78211, (210) 828-1515) WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN MODIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 122,500.

Mileage: 122,500

2014 RAM 2500 FIAT CHRYSLER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO MANY SAFETY ISSUE RECALLS CONCERNING VEHICLE AND REQUEST COMPENSATION OR REFUND. *AS THE CONSUMER STATED THE RECALL WOULD EXCEED A REASONABLE AMOUNT BEFORE IT WOULD BE COMPLETED. *JS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V021000 (STEERING). AFTER CONTACTING BOTH AN UNKNOWN DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V021000 (STEERING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. LITHIA DODGE GREAT FALLS (4025 10TH AVE S, GREAT FALLS, MT 59405, (406) 205-3430) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

STEERING WHEEL KEEPS GOING OFF CENTER. IT IS NOW OFF 90 DEGREES. THIS IS THE 3RD TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED AFTER GETTING AN ALIGNMENT HAPPENS WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS OR CURVES. *DT CONSUMER IS REQUESTING FOR GUIDANCE. DEALER REFUSING TO PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE.*JB *DT VECHICLE WAS REMEDIED.*JB

Mileage: 34,000

BAD VIBRATIONS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. DEALER HAS REPLACED TIRES, DID NOT FIX. DEALERSHIP CHANGED TRACK BAR, DID NOT FIX THE ISSUE. I ALSO PAID FOR ALIGNMENT BEFORE TRACK BAR INSTALL. SEEMS TO BE A REOCCURRING PROBLEM WITH RAM TRUCKS, PLEASE HELP MAKE THIS RIGHT. 73000 MILES

Mileage: 78,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 2500. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH ON AN INCLINE AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN, MADE AN ABNORMAL POPPING SOUND, AND SEIZED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SAM LEMAN CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM FIAT MORTON (200 E COURTLAND ST, MORTON, IL 61550, (309) 263-2345), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO ROANOKE MOTOR COMPANY (1313 W FRONT ST, ROANOKE, IL 61561, (309) 923-7171) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRACTION BAR BOLT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 58276170. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 101,000.

Mileage: 101,000

FCA HAS ISSUED RAM RECALL V06. THEN THEY TELL US THAT THERE IS NOT A FIX TO THE RECALL. SO WHAT GOOD DOES IT DO TO ISSUE A RECALL IF THE ISSUE CAN'T BE FIXED. SOMEONE NEEDS TO PRESSURE FCA TO ISSUE THE FIX. I TALKED TO THREE RAM DEALERS AND THEY ALL SAY THAT YES, THERE IS A RECALL V06 BUT THEY DO NOT HAVE A FIX FOR IT YET AND THEY CAN ONLY WAIT FOR FCA TO ISSUE A FIX TO THEM. SERIOUSLY...IT DOES NO GOOD TO ISSUE A RECALL IF THE VEHICLE CAN'T BE RECALLED AND FIXED.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V021000 (STEERING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. ARRIGO DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM WEST PALM BEACH (6500 OKEECHOBEE BLVD, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33411, (561) 282-1545) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 2500. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN OR DRIVING IN REVERSE, THE STEERING DID NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY. THE CONTACT HAD TO QUICKLY MANEUVER THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THROUGH RESEARCH, THE CONTACT FOUND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V021000 (STEERING), BUT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT DID NOT RECEIVE A RECALL NOTIFICATION. COUNTRY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (2158 BALTIMORE PIKE, OXFORD, PA 19363, (610) 932-0500) AND THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT OFFER A LOANER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

WHEN MAKING TURN, THE STEERING MAKES A NOISE AND THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES.

Mileage: 85,000

DATE 2/18/2018 AND AT MILEAGE 68,000 POWER STEERING PUMP AND THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE TO BOOSTER FAILED. THE FAILURE RESULTED IN LACK OF STEERING AND BRAKES AT HIGHWAY SPEED DRIVING TO WORK.

Mileage: 68,000

TRUCK MADE LOUD POPPING NOISE WHEN TURNING TO EITHER SIDE AND WHEN ENCOUNTERING BUMPS. STEERING TRACK BAR AND MOUNTING BOLTS WERE BROKEN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

Mileage: 74,000

LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND VERY LITTLE BRAKING POWER. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. CALLING DEALERSHIP WHEN THEY OPEN AND GETTING IT TOWED IN FOR WARRANTY SERVICE ASAP. TOO MANY PROBLEMS AND RECALLS ON THIS TRUCK!!!!

Mileage: 45,000

RECALL RAM # R46 / NHTSA 15V-541 SERVICE ORIGINALLY PERFORMED IN 2015. AFTER SERVICE LOUD POPPING NOISE CAME FROM FRONT END WHEN TURNING AND HITTING A BUMP. SECOND SERVICE IN MAY 2017 ELIMINATED NOISES. FOUND ANTI-SWAY BAR NOT CONNECTED IN FEB 2018.

Mileage: 66,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V460000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS), 15V459000 (AIR BAGS), 15V541000 (STEERING), AND 17V302000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS FOR THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE, THE CONTACT CLOSED THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR AND THE PASSENGER AIR BAG AND PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT PRETENSION LOCKED AND DAMAGED THE SEAT BELTS, RENDERING THEM INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE LAKELAND CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM DEALER (2875 MALL HILL DRIVE, LAKELAND, FL 33810; 863-687-2501) WHO STATED THAT THERE WERE FIVE RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD REPAIR THE VEHICLE PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V460000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS), BUT NOT THE COLLATERAL DAMAGES. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND OPENED AN INVESTIGATION; HOWEVER, THE MATTER HAD NOT BEEN RESOLVED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,800. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Mileage: 77,800

I NOTICED MY STEERING WHEEL WAS OFF CENTER. ALSO THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM WAS GOING OFF REPEATEDLY. I TOOK IT TO A DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION AND THEY FOUND NO "CODES" IN THE COMPUTER AND COULD NOT GET THE ESC TO GO OFF WHILE DRIVING. THEY NEGLECTED TO NOTICE MY STEERING WAS OFF CENTER. THEY SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE AND TO JUST TURN OFF THE ESC AND IF IT WENT OFF AGAIN TO STOP AND TURN THE TRUCK ON AND OFF AGAIN. I HAD THE WHEELS ALIGNED THINKING THIS WAS THE PROBLEM. THE TRUCK SEEMED SENSITIVE WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPS IN THE ROAD BUT I DIDN'T REALIZE THE ISSUE. A FEW DAYS LATER WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 70 MPH THE TRUCK BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND WOULD NOT STOP UNTIL I REDUCED THE SPEED TO 20 MPH. IT WAS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND HARD TO DRIVE OR STEER WHILE IT WAS SHAKING. IT DID THIS AGAIN 3 MORE TIMES. I KEPT THE SPEED AT 55-60 MPH AND WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE HOME WITHOUT INCIDENT. I TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALER THE NEXT MORNING AND THEY DROVE IT BARELY A MILE AND THE STEERING ALMOST COMPLETELY FAILED. I COULD HAVE HAD TOTAL STEERING FAILURE AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. MY TRUCK HAS APPROXIMATELY 64,000 MILES IT IS 3 YEARS OLD AND IT HAS NEVER BEEN WRECKED.

Mileage: 64,000

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, WHEN THE ROAD CURVED, I ATTEMPTED TO TUN THE STEERING WHEEL, I GOT NO RESPONSE FROM THE WHEELS. I WENT OFF THE ROAD AND IN TO THE DITCH. ONCE IN THE DITCH, I TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL TO SEE IF THE WHEELS WOULD TURN, THE WHEELS WOULD NOT TURN. LOOKING UNDER THE FRONT OF THE TRUCK THE STEERING DRAG INK HAD BROKE AT THE ADJUSTING SLEEVE. LOOKING AT THE DRAG LINK IT HAS BROKEN IN HALF FOR NO REASON, AND ONE OF THE JAM NUTS IS LOOSE. RAM IS NOT OFFERING ANY ASSISTANCE TO ME TO COVER THE REPAIRS OR DAMAGES TO THE TRUCK.

Mileage: 77,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 2500. WHILE THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND WAS DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE HIT A BUMP IN THE ROADWAY AND INADVERTENTLY VEERED TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE CROSSED OVER THREE LINES OF TRAFFIC UNTIL IT CAME TO A STOP ON THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PAMBY CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (LOCATED AT 665 DANBURY RD, RIDGEFIELD, CT 06877 (888) 620-0047) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A LOOSE BRACKET THAT PULLED THE NUT INSERTS OUT OF THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN THEN TAKEN TO DANBURY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM LOCATED AT 100B FEDERAL RD, DANBURY, CT 06810, (203) 730-5737 WHERE THE DIAGNOSIS WAS UNKNOWN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V541000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 89,900.

Mileage: 89,900

TRANSMISSION GEAR SELECTOR REMAINS LOCKED IN PARK FROM 5 TO >30 SECONDS, AFTER STARTING ENGINE AND DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL FIRST. GEAR SELECTOR CANNOT BE THEN MOVED WITH ENGINE RUNNING AND BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED. THUS VEHICLE CANNOT BE DRIVEN.

Mileage: 22,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 2500. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE STEERING AND BRAKING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT TURNED ON THE HAZARD LIGHTS AND FORCEFULLY STEERED TO THE SIDE OF THE CURB ON A HILL TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WATER PUMP BEARING AND SERPENTINE BELT WERE NOT INSTALLED, AND THE COOLANT FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,294.

Mileage: 49,294

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 2500. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE DRIFTED FROM ONE LANE TO ANOTHER WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRAG-LINK HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,507.

Mileage: 52,507

2014 TRADESMAN 2500, APPROXIMATELY 92,500 MILES RIGHT FRONT HUB FAILED AT 91000 DESTROYING ROTOR, CALIPER, BRACKET, PADS, ABS WIRING MELTED. REPLACED HUB WITH USA MOOG BRAND AND REMAINING PARTS WITH MOPAR GENUINE. VEHICLE RETURNED APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH LATER AND CENTER DRAG LINK TORN FROM COUPLER ADJUSTER DUE TO APPARENT THREAD FAILURE. FAILURE DESTROYED BOTH ENDS OF DRAG LINK FROM PITMAN ARM TO RIGHT WHEEL KNUCKLE. COUPLER ADJUSTER THREADS DESTROYED AS WELL. FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE EXITING OWNERS PROPERTY AT LOW SPEED. FORTUNATE FOR OWNER. THIS TRUCK IS PRIMARILY A HIGHWAY ROAD VEHICLE AND HAS SPENT VERY LITTLE TIME "OFF-ROAD" OR ON UNIMPROVED ROADWAYS. THE TRUCK IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A STEERING DAMPNER SHOCK. TRUCK HAS BEEN TOWED TO AUTHORIZED RAM FACILITY FOR FURTHER INSPECTIONS AND TO ADDRESS FOUR RECALLS FOR WHICH OWNER INDICATES HAS RECEIVED NO NOTIFICATION.

Mileage: 97,323

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V541000 (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 MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, A GRINDING NOISE WAS PRESENT COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL AND THE REAR AXLE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. IN MARCH OF 2016 WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, A WARNING DISPLAYED INDICATING THAT THE SPEED WOULD REDUCE TO 5 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE EMISSION SYSTEM, THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, AND GASKETS WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. IN OCTOBER 2016 WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE ENGINE FAN ASSEMBLY, THE POWER STEERING, AND THE POWER BRAKE FAILED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE HAD NOT BEEN DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000.

Mileage: 4,000

STEERING ROD ADJUSTING NUTS CONTINUE TO COME LOOSE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES AND GOING BACK TO THE DEALER NEXT WEEK FOR THE SAME PROBLEM THIS ISSUE STARTED IN MAY AND HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED BEFORE THE THIRD VISIT I CONTACTED CHRYSLER AND RECEIVED A CASE NUMBER WAS TOLD TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE DEALERSHIP KEPT THE VEHICLE ALL DAY TOLD ME THEY REALIGNED THE FRONT AND TIGHTENED UP THE ADJUSTMENT NUTS SHOULD BE GOOD TO GO; THAT WAS 7 WEEKS AGO NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WAS GETTING LOOSE AGAIN TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TODAY WAS TOLD TO COME BACK ON MONDAY SO THEY CAN LOOK AT IT AGAIN; I TOLD THEM THERE MUST BE AN ISSUE WITH THAT ROD OR ADJUSTMENT NUT FOR THIS TO KEEP HAPPENING AND TALKED TO THE GENERAL MANAGER HE AGREES THERE MUST BE AN ISSUE; CHRYSLER AND THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND THEY SHOULD FIND A SOLUTION AND FIX IT OR CONSIDER A RECALL THIS IS A DANGEROUS AND SAFETY ISSUE THIS TRUCK ONLY HAS 15580 MILES ON IT. THIS SAFETY ISSUE WAS FIRST NOTICED WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS OFF CENTER THE TRUCK HAD 12320 MILES ON IT AT THIS TIME; ONE ANOTHER NOTE I HAD MADE A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE FRONT TIRES WEARING ON THE EDGES AND WAS TOLD THAT THESE TRUCKS ARE JUST HARD ON TIRES WHICH NOW I BELIEVE IS A MECHANICAL ISSUE PARTLY BY THE STEERING AND FRONT END; IF THIS ISSUE IS NOT CORRECTED I'M CONSIDERING A LEMON LAW ATTORNEY HAS MY NEXT STEP, BUT DUE TO THIS BEING WHAT I CONSIDER A SAFETY ISSUE NHTSA SHOULD BE NOFIED BEFORE SOMEONE HAS A SERIOUS ACCIDENT

Mileage: 12,320

STEERING ROD ADJUSTING NUTS CONTINUE TO COME LOOSE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES AND GOING BACK TO THE DEALER NEXT WEEK FOR THE SAME PROBLEM THIS ISSUE STARTED IN MAY AND HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED BEFORE THE THIRD VISIT I CONTACTED CHRYSLER AND RECEIVED A CASE NUMBER WAS TOLD TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE DEALERSHIP KEPT THE VEHICLE ALL DAY TOLD ME THEY REALIGNED THE FRONT AND TIGHTENED UP THE ADJUSTMENT NUTS SHOULD BE GOOD TO GO; THAT WAS 7 WEEKS AGO NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WAS GETTING LOOSE AGAIN TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TODAY WAS TOLD TO COME BACK ON MONDAY SO THEY CAN LOOK AT IT AGAIN; I TOLD THEM THERE MUST BE AN ISSUE WITH THAT ROD OR ADJUSTMENT NUT FOR THIS TO KEEP HAPPENING AND TALKED TO THE GENERAL MANAGER HE AGREES THERE MUST BE AN ISSUE; CHRYSLER AND THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND THEY SHOULD FIND A SOLUTION AND FIX IT OR CONSIDER A RECALL THIS IS A DANGEROUS AND SAFETY ISSUE THIS TRUCK ONLY HAS 15580 MILES ON IT. THIS SAFETY ISSUE WAS FIRST NOTICED WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS OFF CENTER THE TRUCK HAD 12320 MILES ON IT AT THIS TIME; ONE ANOTHER NOTE I HAD MADE A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE FRONT TIRES WEARING ON THE EDGES AND WAS TOLD THAT THESE TRUCKS ARE JUST HARD ON TIRES WHICH NOW I BELIEVE IS A MECHANICAL ISSUE PARTLY BY THE STEERING AND FRONT END; IF THIS ISSUE IS NOT CORRECTED I'M CONSIDERING A LEMON LAW ATTORNEY HAS MY NEXT STEP, BUT DUE TO THIS BEING WHAT I CONSIDER A SAFETY ISSUE NHTSA SHOULD BE NOFIED BEFORE SOMEONE HAS A SERIOUS ACCIDENT

Mileage: 12,320

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V541000 (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 MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. ...UPDATED 12/14/16 *BF

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A MANUFACTURER RECALL NOTICE FOR THE SWAY/TRACK BAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LOCK NUT WAS LOOSELY CONNECTED. AS A RESULT, THE BOLT WAS TIGHTENED AND THE SWAY/TRACK BAR WAS REPLACED. WEEKS LATER, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS NOT PROPERLY ALIGNED AND THERE WAS AN EXTREMELY STRONG VIBRATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TIRES WERE INSPECTED AND THE SWAY/TRACK BAR WAS REPLACED A SECOND TIME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000.

Mileage: 24,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V541000 (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 OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. UPDATED 11/01/16*LJ *TR

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE TRUCK BEGAN SHAKING VIOLENTLY AND IT WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER. ONCE I REDUCED MY SPEED DOWN TO ABOUT 30 MPH THE TRUCK CAME UNDER CONTROL AGAIN. THIS HAS NOW OCCURRED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. I HAD IT INTO A DEALERSHIP THE FIRST TIME AND THEY FOUND NOTHING. GOING IN TO A DIFFERENT DEALERSHIP TOMORROW AS THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG. THIS IS A DEFINITE SAFETY ISSUE.

Mileage: 45,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 2500. AFTER HITTING A BUMP IN THE ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE SWERVED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT AND SHOOK UNCONTROLLABLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES AND AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS UNABLE TO BE REPAIRED DUE TO MODIFICATIONS TO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V541000 (STEERING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 33,000.

Mileage: 33,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V541000 (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 MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V541000 (STEERING); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

IN THE 2014 RAM 2500 THE STEERING DRAG LINK NUT THAT ADJUST THE STEERING WHEEL COMES LOOSE AND WILL OVER TIME CAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOOSE ITS POSITION FROM CENTER. THE STEERING LINK IS BADLY DESIGNED AND ALLOWS FOR THE STEERING TO GO OFF CENTER CAUSING THE TRUCK TO TURN VERY HARD RIGHT, TO COMPENSATE THE STEERING WHEEL NEEDS TO BE HELD IN THE 10-11 O'CLOCK POSITION TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE STRAIGHT. THE STEERING AND ALIGNMENT CAN STRAIGHTEN THE WHEEL, BUT OVER TIME THE LOCK NUTS COME LOOSE AND THE TRUCK WILL TURN HARD RIGHT. THE DEALERSHIPS DO NOT KNOW HOW TO FIX T THE PROBLEM AFTER SEVERAL SERVICE APPOINTMENTS AND RAM CUSTOMER CARE DOESN'T KNOW ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND ARE NON RESPONSIVE TO THE ISSUE. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR ~10K MILES.

Mileage: 30,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V541000 (STEERING); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

R46 RECALL STEERING TRACKBAR SEPARATION.

Mileage: 30,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 2500. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V541000 (STEERING), THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY FORCE TO THE STEERING WHEEL IN ORDER TO TURN THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STAY IN POSITION AND THE CONTACT HAD TO STEER THE VEHICLE IN EXCESS TO KEEP THE VEHICLE STRAIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE LOCAL DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT IT NEEDED TO BE ALIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE C CLAMPS NEEDED TO BE RE-ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REMEDY PARTS FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V541000 (STEERING) HAD BEEN REMOVED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ANOTHER DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000.

Mileage: 25,000

I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER ON 3 OCCASIONS TO HAVE THE R46/NHTSA 15V-541 SAFETY RECALL CORRECTED AND THEY CONTINUE TO STATE THEY HAVE NO ESTIMATION OF WHEN THEY WILL HAVE THE PARTS TO CORRECT THIS HAZARD. I USE MY TRUCK TO HAUL AN RV AND I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS PART COULD FAIL DURING TOWING. THIS ISSUE IS CAUSING ME TO NOT USE MY TRUCK FOR ITS INTENDED PURPOSE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V541000 (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 OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY FAILURES. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V541000 (STEERING) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V541000 (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 OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. UPDATED 05/03/16*LJ

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V541000 (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 OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V541000 (STEERING) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WA NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V541000 (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 MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V541000 (STEERING); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS PLACED ON A WAITING LIST AND STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

FOUND THE LOCK NUTS AND SLEEVE LOOSE ON THE DRAG LINK.

Mileage: 22,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V541000 (STEERING), 15V461000 (EQUIPMENT), 15V459000 (AIR BAGS), AND 15V460000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS). 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 OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V541000 (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 OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED A POWER STEERING FAILURE MONTHS BEFORE BEING NOTIFIED OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V541000 (STEERING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOOSE AND CONTINUED TO RANDOMLY VEER TO THE LEFT WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TO CONSTANTLY APPLY FORCE TO ENSURE THE STEERING WHEEL WAS STABLE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, AS WELL AS WHEN HAULING A TRAILER. THE CONTACT CALLED MORE THAN TWO DEALERS TO TRY TO GET THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR AN ALIGNMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FIVE MORE TIMES, BUT A PERMANENT REMEDY WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THREE DEALERS STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V541000 (STEERING). THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THEY INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED NO SOLUTION. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, WHICH WAS PARKED FOR LONGER THAN A MONTH. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Mileage: 120

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V541000 (STEERING). THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR APPOINTMENT. THE DEALER DID NOT INDICATE IF THE CONTACT WOULD BE PLACED ON A WAITING LIST FOR MONTHS AND DID NOT PROVIDE A FOLLOW-UP CALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BE SUPPLIED TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 04/14/16*LJ UPDATED 05/25/18*JB

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V541000 (STEERING) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCE A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V541000 (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 CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS UNAVAILABLE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 2500. WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED, BUT THE CONTACT INDEPENDENTLY REPLACED A BOLT IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,000.

Mileage: 28,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V541000 (STEERING) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 04/04/16*LJ

I NOTICED THAT WHEN STEERING WAS TURNED HARD LEFT OR RIGHT AND YOU MOVED FORWARD, THERE WAS A CLUNK SOUND. I TOOK INTO DEALER, THEY FOUND NOTHING, LOOKING AT STEERING RACK IN PINION. I NOTICED CRACKS IN THE WELDS ON FRAM WHERE THE CONTROL ARMS ARE. THAT VERY NEXT BUSINESS DAY, I RECEIVED RECALL FOR CRACKED WELD ON TRACK BARBRACKET, I HAVE OTHER AREAS THAT HAVE CRACKED WELDS. I AM A TOOL AND DIE MAKER, I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET RAM TO TAKE THE TRUCK TO SEE THE PROBLEM, BUT HAVE BEEN GETTING RUN AROUND. I FEEL THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE THAT COULD CAUSE LOSS IF LIFE. MY POWER WAGON WAS ONE OF THE FIRST BUILT, I ORDERED IT.

Mileage: 35,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V541000 (STEERING) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V460000 (AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELTS), 15V459000 (AIR BAGS), AND 15V541000 (STEERING). THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS NOT EXPERIENCING A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

SHIPS FROM THE FACTORY WITH DRAG LINK ADJUSTER RETAINER NUTS THAT DO NOT FIT PROPERLY AND ARE NOT FASTENED TIGHTLY. WHEN I INSPECTED THE DRAG LINK ADJUSTER AFTER 30,000 MILES, THE PASSENGER SIDE RETAINING NUT HAD COMPLETELY BACKED OFF FROM CONTACTING THE ADJUSTER SLEEVE. IF NOT ADDRESSED, THIS COULD HAVE RESULTED IN LOSS OF STEERING WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION.....UPDATED 12/30/15 *BF

Mileage: 30,000

RECALL NOTICE R46/NHTSA 15V-541, FRONT SUSPENSION TRACK BAR MAY BREAK LOSING CONTROL AND CAUSE CRASH...REMEDY FOR THIS ISUNDER DEVELOPEMENT PER CHRYSLER...THEIR RECOMMENDATION KEEP DRIVING AND HOPE IT DONT CAUSE A CRASH10.

Mileage: 42,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V460000 (AIR BAGS), 15V459000 (AIR BAGS), AND 15V541000 (STEERING); HOWEVER, THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE REPAIRS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V541000 (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 MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V541000 (STEERING); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V541000 (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 MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V541000 (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 MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

A WEEK AFTER I BOUGHT THE TRUCK THE PROBLEMS BEGAN, THE STEERING STARTED RATTLING EVERY TIME I TURNED LEFT AND ON A FEW OCCASIONS IT GOT EXTREMELY HARD TO STEER THE TRUCK, THEY REBUILT THE FRONT AXLE ONCE THEN FINALLY REPLACED THE WHOLE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY AND WIRING. THE TRUCK SHAKES BAD AT 65+ WITH THE FACTORY FIRESTONE TIRES I REPLACED THEM. THE A/C VENT CONTROLS STOPPED WORKING THE MOTORS AND HEATER CORE HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE ACCELERATOR/THROTTLE IS EXTREMELY DELAYED ALMOST TO THE POINT OF BEING DANGEROUS AND WHEN YOU LET OFF THE THROTTLE THE TRUCK VIOLENTLY BANGS INTO GEAR. THE SERVICE DEF LIGHT CAME ON YESTERDAY 12/2/14 WITH 3/4 FULL TANK. I JUST REACHED 8500 MILES AND THESE TRUCKS ARE DANGEROUS I HOPE CHRYSLER FIXES THESE NIGHTMARE PROBLEMS. *JS

Mileage: 65

DRIVING ON IDAHO HIGHWAY 21, SPEED LIMIT IS 45 WITH SLOWER SPEEDS REQUIRED AROUND CORNERS DUE TO THE WINDY ROAD. I WAS TRAVELING SOUTH AT APPROX MILE POST 26 ABOUT TO ENTER A SHARP RIGHT HAND CORNER AND SUDDENLY THE STEERING WHEEL WAS COMPLETELY LOOSE AND ROTATED WITHOUT MAKING ANY CHANGES IN THE TRUCK DIRECTION. ONCE A REALIZED I COULD NOT TURN I QUICKLY SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES AND CAME TO A STOP ON THE OPPOSITE SHOULDER. I BASICALLY CROSSED THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC LANE AND STOPPED JUST BEFORE EXITING THE ROADWAY. I WAS VERY LUCKY THIS CORNER HAD A SMALL TURNOUT AS MOST OF THE CORNERS DO NOT. ONCE THE VEHICLE STOPPED I SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. I IMMEDIATELY NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL WAS FREE SPINNING WITH AN OBVIOUS MECHANICAL FAILURE. I RESTARTED THE ENGINE WITH THE SAME SYMPTOMS. I WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE TRUCK SLOWLY OUT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND AGAIN SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. THE FRONT TIRES WERE A SLIGHT LEFT ANGLE AND WOULD NOT TURN WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED. ONCE AGAIN, THE STEERING WHEEL IS FREE SPINNING LIKE IT HAS NO MECHANICAL CONNECTION TO THE ACTUAL STEERING LINKAGE. I CONSIDER THIS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE AND FEEL VERY FORTUNATE NO ONE WAS IN THE ONCOMING LANES AND ALSO THERE WAS A SMALL TURNOUT SO THE TRUCK DID NOT EXIT THE ROADWAY AND DROP THE APPROX 20 FEET INTO THE CREEK BELOW. TRUCK HAS BEEN TOWED TO THE DEALER IN BOISE IDAHO.(LARRY MILLER DODGE) IT IS SUNDAY SO I WILL FIND OUT TOMORROW WHAT WENT WRONG. ..UPDATED 08/11/14 *BF UPDATED 08/25/14 *BF UPDATED 09/2/2014 *JS *TR UPDATED 05/17/2017*JS

Mileage: 100