1.2% of complaints about the 2009 Dodge RAM 2500 came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2009 vehicle — around the middle of the 212 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 5.3 yr in service. The most-reported system is steering (157 complaints), typically at 5.3 yr or about 60,000 miles.
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, o
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
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.
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.
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.
A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 HAV
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN THE POTENTIAL LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL STABILITY IN THE LEFT HAND FRONT WHEEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
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.
WE OWN 3 2006 TO 2009 DODGE RAM PICKUPS WITH THE CUMMINS DIESEL MOTORS. ALL THREE OF THEM HAVE HAD TIE-ROD ENDS EITHER BREAK OR FALL OFF WHILE DRIVING. IT IS A MIRACLE THAT ALL OF THE INSTANCES OCCURRED AT LOW SPEEDS. WHEN THEY BREAK YOU LOSE COMPLETE CONTROL OVER THE STEERING. I AM NERVOUS TO CONTINUE DRIVING THESE VEHICLES. THE PARTS DEPARTMENT AT THE LOCAL DODGE DEALER SAID THEY ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE WITH SEVERAL OTHER VEHICLES OF THIS SAME MAKE AND MODEL. *TR
DRIVERS SIDE TIE ROD END BROKE AT JOINT. I WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT AND STARTED TO TURN THE WHEEL AND IT BROKE. I WAS TOWED UNDER WARRANTY AND THE PART WAS REPLACED, BUT THEY DID NOT COVER IT UNDER WARRANTY BECAUSE OF MY LARGER TIRES. I AM A MEMBER OF MANY INTERNET FORUMS AND THIS IS HAPPENING TO TOO MANY TRUCKS. STOCK OR MODIFIED TRUCKS IT DOES NOT MATTER THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE PART ITSELF OR THE GEOMETRY OF THE STEERING. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND SOMEBODY IS GOING TO GET SEVERELY HURT OR KILLED IF THIS IS NOT ADDRESSED SOON! *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE RAM 2500 QUADCAB 4X4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE BOLT STUD ON THE TIE ROD FRACTURED CAUSING A LOSS OF STEERING CAPABILITIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO VERIFIED THAT THE BOLT JOINT HAD FRACTURED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V657000 (STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,068 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 22,468.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE WHENEVER DRIVING OVER A BUMP AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH OR MORE. THE VEHICLE WOULD BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL DURING THE FAILURES, SO THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO DECELERATE TO APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE STEERING COLUMN, AS WELL AS THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WERE NOT SURE WHAT CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 45,000.