Safety recall - chrysler has recalled left tie rod n49/the federal safety agency 13v‑529. Recall notice states "if your dealer fails or is unable to remedy this defect without charge and within reasonable time, you may submit a written complaint...." to this website. When dealer was called - see dee motors anaconda, mt - 59711 - service manager mentioned that chrysler is only allowing 1 tie rod end part per week. I have 24 appointments ahead of me. I am on a waiting list but 4 months of wait time is "not reasonable"....
2008 Dodge RAM 2500 steering complaints
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2008 dodge ram 2500. Consumer writes in regards to the length of time to complete tie rod ball stud recall notice. *smd the dealer informed the consumer, they were only allowed to order one set of parts, once every two weeks.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that he attempted to have the vehicle repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v529000 (steering) but was informed that the parts were not available and that the deakler was only receiving one part per week. The contact felt that since the failure was reported in november of 2013, there should be a remedy available before january of 2014. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, he suddenly lost control of the steering wheel and crashed into a ditch. The contact was not injured and was able to exit the vehicle to further inspect the vehicle. He then discovered that the front passenger's side tie rod was fractured. The contact notified the manufacturer of the failure, who sent a representative to further examine the failure. The representative concluded that the defect was erroneous. The manufacturer informed the contact that no assistance would be provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 94,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 13v529000 (steering ) in early january 2014. The contact stated that he took the vehicle to the dealer to get it repaired but the dealer stated that parts needed to complete the recall repair were unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
N49 recall. I have been advised by the dealer that the wait time will be approximately 45 weeks before the recall repair can be conducted. This is not a "reasonable" timeframe.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v529000 (steering) had surpassed the reasonable time for repair. The dealer was contacted and stated the part was not available for repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v529000 (steering) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable until april. The dealer was unable to provide an expected date for the part to become available. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The contact had not experienced the failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the federal safety agency campaign number 13v529000 (steering) had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. The manufacturer advised that the dealer would receive one part per month and they were not sure when the part would arrive. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v529000 (steering) had surpassed the reasonable time for repair. The dealer was contacted and stated the part was not available for repair and they were only allowed to order one part per week. The contact stated he noticed a crunching sound when turning the steering wheel at low speeds. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500 heavy duty. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v529000 (steering) and the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable until april. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Was driving at approx 55mph and drove over a patched spot in road and the vehicle began to vibrate/shake uncontrollably until I brake or slowed the vehicle to approx 35 MPH. This has occurred on 3 occassions since the initial event and two times has created a very unsafe condition while in interstate/highway traffic that almost caused 2 accidents with me trying to slow and pull off the road to gain control of the vehicle. This vehicle milage is about 98% highway milage. I am told by the local dodge dealer this is not related to the current recalls.
While driving at highway speeds, if the vehicle hits any pot hole, road change, or turning slightly left, the front end will start to uncontrollably shake. It becomes very violent and hard to control until I slow down to under 60 MPH. I have had multiple dealers look at the issue and tell me they have seen this issue before but there is nothing they can do for me as no front end parts are worn out. They then state that they have an "upgrade" front end kit I can purchase for $2,500 that will maybe fix it. I ask them if it is a known issue then why doesn't chrysler recall the front ends and fix the issue, they reply that chrysler does not claim there is any issue present. I have checked all over the internet and this issue seems to affect hundreds of thousands of people as manufactures make after-market "death-wobble" fix kits. It is very frustrating to have to possibly pay out of pocket for a fix that might not work. This truck has been nothing but issues for me.
Turning onto a driveway when leakage started from the steering box. The previous week had noticed wobbles at 55 mi./hr.hitting pot holes sent me to the opposing lane. Already had suspension ( sway bars, pitman are, steering linkage redone after tie rod broke. Still no one can figure where there's a leak in the cooling system. Had to do body work out of pocket due to taking out a fence because of a defected tie rod,and paid for the tie rod, sway bars and links before I got the recall notice! Took it in for recall on steering box, dealership did not replace because it was working fine at the time. Now I have toe expenses and loss of wages because it finally broke.
While traveling a windy country road at approx. 40-45 miles per hour, when making a curve and hitting a rough patch of road the vehicle front end started to shake violently. We slowed down to make shaking stop. This happens all the time when rounding a curve and hitting a rough spot in the road.feels like the front end is going to come off. Very frightening. We took to dodge dealer and they could not find anything wrong with vehicle. Looked on the internet and found this is common among dodge trucks and is called the death wobble and dodge takes no responsibility for this. I guess it is cheaper to pay law suits than do the right thing and fix affected vehicles. How many lives have to be spent before dodge is held accountable?
This vehicle has an uncontrollable shaking with the front end. If you hit a bump ir a pothole you have to slow down until approximately 30-35 MPH or possible stop to get the shaking to stop. It will vibrate anything off the dash. Front end parts have been replaced, front end aligned, new tires, factory recall. I notified dodge, of course they know nothing about this.after researching this matter I found that several thousands of people have this problem and has been named the death wobble. Any dodge from 2003-2008 has this. It is ridiculous that the dodge isn't held responsible for making an unsafe vehicle. This death wobble is still happening everyday when a bump is hit and is going to make someone wreck .
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, the tie rod assembly failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where each tie rod end was replaced. In addition, the steering stabilizer was also replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 56,100.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle drove over a road bump and the steering wheel exhibited a violent shake. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer for a diagnostic test. The dealer rotated the tires but the service did not remedy the shaking failure. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer who then informed the contact that the vehicle had been upgraded under the federal safety agency campaign id numbers: 11v350000 (steering:linkages:tie rod assembly) and 10e013000 (steering:gear box:shaft pitman). The contact was awaiting a call from the manufacturer regarding the suspension. The failure mileage was 37,000.
Death wobble, when driving at any speed, and hitting a bump with the wheel turned even ever so slightly either way, the wheel just gives that direction and the entire truck starts to go that direction. It is very nerve racking, and extremely dangerous. The forums are littered with people with the same issue looking for an answer, but we aren't coming up with one, all while throwing money away into parts that may or may not be bad. I've already had the tie rod failure that dodge has a recall on, but they say my truck was not effected by the recall, so that fell on me to replace. When I called dodge about the problem, they state that no one has reported this issue before so it is an isolated incident with my truck. However, a google search yields thousands of people with the same thing. Can this be investigated in any way? These trucks have become dangerous to drive, or be around on the highways due to this 'death wobble'.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the passenger side front tie rod fell on the ground. The vehicle was towed to a local garage. The failure was located within the ball joints which separated due to defective material. A local mechanic replaced the steering pitman, steering arm, the cross shaft, nuts and bolts. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 36,000 and the current mileage was 36,250. Updated 06/26/12 *bf the consumer stated he could not just replace the failed part. He had to purchase the entire steering assembly, due to it being an upgrade. The cost of the steering assembly was $618.61. Updated 06/27/12 updated 08/28/12*lj updated 09/12/12
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the power steering assist of the vehicle. The contact was able to move off the roadway and inspected the vehicle where he found that the passenger side tie rod assembly was fractured. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the federal safety agency campaign id number: 11v350000 (steering linkages: tie rod assembly) would only cover the front driver side wheel and not the front passenger side. The failure and the current mileage was 97,000.
Right tie rod end broke off, very limited steering.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that whenever he attempted a turn, the vehicle would pull very sharply in the direction that he was turning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the failure was not related to the federal safety agency campaign id number 11v350000 (steering:linkages:tie rod assembly). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 50,000. The VIN was unavailable.
While backing out of a parking space I heard the left steering linkage fall onto the other linkage. I had complied with the recall h46 on sept. 10, 2009 regarding the failed part. The ball joint stud had failed requiring the pickup to be towed for the replacement of the steering linkage.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that after having repairs performed on the vehicle under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 11v350000 (steering:linkages:tie rod assembly), the steering failed without warning while driving approximately 25 MPH. The contact noticed that one wheel was wobbling. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road and then towed to the nearest mechanic. After diagnosis, they advised him that the tie rod assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired for the tie rod assembly. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 147,000. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 03/16/12
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while reversing, the steering wheel seized abnormally. The contact examined the vehicle and found that the front driver side tie rod was fractured. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 17,000. Updated 03/05/12*lj chrysler informed the consumer, the recall applied to the model years that were manufactured in a specific plant. Chrysler stated the consumer's vehicle was not included in the recall. 03/07/12 updated
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the steering would seize abnormally while driving at low speeds. The manufacturer was contacted and denied assistance with the repair. The manufacturer also advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number:11v350000 (steering:linkages:tie rod assembly). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 50,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500 hd. The contact stated the steering box failed. The steering box failed three times after the dealer replaced it previously. While reversing out of a parking space and making a right hand turn the steering would not turn. It was very difficult to make the turns as the vehicle was being driven to the dealer. The dealer stated they will replace the orm steering box at the owners expense but there was a back order on the parts. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who advised that they would contact him within the next twenty four hours. The failure mileage was 25,000 and the current mileage was 35,000.
Was attempting to back the truck up into driveway and had wheel turned all the way to the left. Heard a high pitched screech and then lost all power steering and was unable to move steering wheel. Had the truck towed to dealer to have repairs done on truck. Dealer stated that it was the power steering gear box again. This will be the third one replaced in the truck since 5/3/2011.
I've got 40,000 miles on my 2008 2500 quad cab 6.7 cummins. The symptoms I noticed have been when driving down the road at highway speeds, suddenly it'll sound like I have a flat tire for about 2 seconds, then resume to normalcy. But when I slow to a stop, the truck shakes uncontrollably until you stop. It almost feels like I have a manual transmission, which I don't, and I don't downshift. I thought it was maybe a transmission problem, but I shifted to neutral and stopped, out of "drive", and it still shook uncontrollably. My truck does have the snow plow prep package on it, but I do not run a snow plow, and after researching the possibility of that last winter, I would never put a plow on a quad/diesel; or for that matter, any ram.
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