6.7L Cummins Forum

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
DODGE / RAM 2500 2008-2009
DODGE / RAM 3500 2008-2009
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC Mfr’s Report Date: JAN 06, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V005000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 32865
Summary: CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 32,865 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING LINKAGE DRAG LINK INNER TIE ROD END ASSEMBLY, AND INSPECT THE STEERING LINKAGE DAMPER BRACKET FREE CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Notes: CHRYSLER RECALL NO. H36. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

Link: http://www.usrecallnews.com/2009/01/nhtsa-3158.html

Oldman asked about this so here it is.
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2007.5 Dodge Ram 3500 HD,QC, 6.7L Cummins, 6speed Auto, 4X4, Bighorn Edition.
Click for installs: Carr Steps PML Diff Cover Edge Juice with Attitude Volant Intake Hankook ATM RF10

Thanks squid. I call dodge headquaters today and complaint about what happened and all i got back was " sorry this happened to you and your family, but now you have the heavy duty steering system in your truck and this should never happen again"

had mine since march and learning as much as i can. got my J35 and took it in but was amazed the the dealer was unable to tell me exactly what changed in the ecm.