Recall 10E013000
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
Defect Description
FABTECH IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT PITMAN ARMS, P/NOS. FTS93001 AND FT44039, INSTALLED FOR USE ON CERTAIN 2003 THROUGH 2008 DODGE 2500 4WD, 3500 4WD, AND 1500 4WD MEGA CAB VEHICLES. THE PITMAN ARM CAN FRACTURE AND BREAK AWAY FROM THE STEERING BOX CAUSING TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Safety Consequence
STEERING LOSS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
FABTECH WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND AUTHORIZED INSTALLERS WILL INSPECT FOR DEFECTIVE PITMAN ARM AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 24, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FABTECH AT 1-877-432-2832.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | DODGE | RAM 1500 |
| 2003 | DODGE | RAM 2500 |
| 2003 | DODGE | RAM 3500 |
| 2004 | DODGE | RAM 1500 |
| 2004 | DODGE | RAM 2500 |
| 2004 | DODGE | RAM 3500 |
| 2005 | DODGE | RAM 1500 |
| 2005 | DODGE | RAM 2500 |
| 2005 | DODGE | RAM 3500 |
| 2006 | DODGE | RAM 1500 |
| 2006 | DODGE | RAM 2500 |
| 2006 | DODGE | RAM 3500 |
| 2007 | DODGE | RAM 1500 |
| 2007 | DODGE | RAM 2500 |
| 2007 | DODGE | RAM 3500 |
| 2008 | DODGE | RAM 1500 |
| 2008 | DODGE | RAM 2500 |
| 2008 | DODGE | RAM 3500 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.