CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 4500 AND 5500 VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A WEAKENING AND FRACTURE OF THE LEFT BALL STUD ON THE TIE ROD RESULTING IN THE POTENTIAL LOSS OF STEERING.
Safety risk
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LEFT OUTER TIE ROD FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 7, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 65,896 MY 2008-2009 LIGHT AND HEAVY DUTY DODGE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE MOTOR ASSEMBLY MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO WATER INTRUSION THAT COULD RESULT IN PARTIAL OR COMPLETE LOSS OF WINDSHIELD WIPING CAPABILITY.
Safety risk
WHEN THE WIPER SYSTEM FAILS, THE OPERATOR WILL HAVE REDUCED VISIBILITY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MODULE ASSEMBLIES WITH VENTED WIPER MOTOR HOUSINGS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 17, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER 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
3
76,000 mi
Steering
3
12,798 mi
Steering: linkages
3
6,400 mi
Power train
2
40,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic
2
3,200 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
2
25,000 mi
Tires: valve
2
16,242 mi
Air bags
1
6,400 mi
Electrical system
1
8,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
1
—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables
1
20,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling
1
5,300 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel
1
—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner
1
82,000 mi
Exterior lighting
1
33,459 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
1
20,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit
1
86,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
1
—
Structure
1
100 mi
Structure: body
1
116,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing
1
186,000 mi
Vehicle speed control
1
3,200 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear
1
—
The 2007 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2009 model has 2 times 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.