ON CERTAIN TWO WHEEL DRIVE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, THE FRONT DRIVESHAFT YOKE MAY BREAK UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS.
Safety risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVESHAFT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 22, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Engine
2
137,008 mi
Structure
2
46,000 mi
Electrical system
1
45,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling
1
256,000 mi
Equipment
1
70,000 mi
Exterior lighting
1
45,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch
1
74,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline
1
3,000 mi
Power train
1
59,436 mi
Power train: automatic transmission
1
800 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit
1
70,000 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
1
—
Service brakes, electric
1
36,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic
1
—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing
1
—
Tires: valve
1
1,600 mi
Visibility
1
45,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
1
137,008 mi
The 2006 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2008 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.