2005 Dodge RAM 2500: loss of power steering

Filed Aug 20, 2015 · Suspension · 65,000 miles · ID

We were traveling on interstate 84 about 600 miles round trip on vacation when we would hit a bump or seam in the road and the truck would begin shaking violently causing panic and some loss of steering control. I've learned this is referred to as the infamous dodge death wobble

Filed Aug 12, 2015 · Steering · 59,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, there was a loss of steering control and the vehicle was unable to be maneuvered. In addition, the front driver side began to jerk violently when driving over a bump. The failure recurred six times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000.

Filed Jul 23, 2014 · Steering · TX

I received the following recall notice in january of 2014. "during a prior service appointment, a mopar service parts steering linkage may have been installed on your truck. The drag link inner joint may fracture under certain driving conditions. This could result in a loss of steering control and cause a crash without warning. Also, the steering damper bracket at the tie rod tube may loosen. This could allow the bracket to slide on the tube and may cause increased vehicle turning radius." after I took my vehicle to a local dealer they informed me the parts were backordered and they added me to their list. They also suggested I call them to check on the part if I didn't hear from them. I have received to additional recall notices on this matter since then. I have tried to call the dealer numerous times and can not get through to their service department. So I called chryslers recall phone number and was told they would flag my account and contact the dealer and have them call me which hasn't happened either. I am amazed that chrysler is being non responsive to a safety mater of this nature and have no other option than to report it to safecar.gov the dodge dealer ship I have been dealing with is clear lake dodge15711 gulf fwy, webster, tx 77598 (281) 481-1000.

Filed Jun 23, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · CA

I receive an important safety recall # n62 / the federal safety agency 13v‑528 from chrysler corp. For the dodge truck listed above. This recall was sent to me last november of 2013. I had the vehicle inspected by tuttle dodge in tustin, ca. This is the dealer where I bought the truck in 2055. They confirmed that this vehicle need the safety repair and said that chrysler would inform mw when the parts arrive at their dealership so they can make the safety repairs. I have check with tuttle dodge every month since and was told that no parts were available. This repair is to the left tie rod, and if it breaks the driver would have no steering. This would result in 10,000 pound truck running completely out of control with understandable disastrous results. I want some help getting this vehicle repaired to a safe condition. Please let me know what you can do. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jun 11, 2014 · Steering · 160,000 miles · FL

I was driving home from the store with my 3 year old son traveling approximately 45-50mph and there was a spot in the road that we ran over which was a repair so it was raised up a bit from level. After running over the repair the infamous dodge death wobbled started. Once the shaking started I immediately started slowing down but unfortunately for us the death wobble sheared the tie rod end that is connected to the pitman arm completely off of the truck so I had no steering control over the truck and we flew in to the next lane and wound up on the shoulder hitting the curb. This is completely ridiculous that a manufacturer would allow this issue to persist for years. Dodge had this issue starting with 2003 trucks. I have spend hundreds if not thousands of dollars trying to fix this issue and dodge always says "well maybe it is this" and wants more money. Why should I have to pay for their [xxx] product. It almost killed my son and I. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Apr 10, 2014 · Steering · 123,896 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the power steering assist failed and the brakes would not respond effectively. The vehicle traveled into a walkway and independently decelerated to a stop. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not able to be restarted and was towed to the dealer, who replaced the steering linkage and damper pitman arm. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number 13v528000(steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 123,896.