2008 Dodge RAM 5500: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Jul 14, 2015 · Steering · 144,685 miles · NE

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 5500. On one occasion, while driving approximately 40 MPH, the driver side tie rod suddenly fractured and the driver was unable to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who replaced the tie rod. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v527000(suspension) was received approximately 2 years ago. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 144,685.

Filed May 12, 2014 · Steering · 30,000 miles · IN

Chrysler issued a recall on the right outer tie rod assembly shortly after we purchased this vehicle. The assembly was replaced. Now the left outer tie rod assembly has been found to be defective, the recall was issued, but chrysler won't send the parts to my dealer. They are now saying the parts don't need replaced! If that's the case, why was there a recall issued???

Filed Apr 18, 2011 · Steering · 42,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 5500. The contact was driving 55 MPH when the vehicle exhibited an abnormal noise from the drive side tire. The failure persisted for over a month. Later, he received a manufacturer recall march 2011 in regards to the driver side k28 tie rod. The contact stated that he called six dealers to make an appointment for recall repairs and was advised by each dealer that they could only replace the tie rod but the alignment could not be performed because they did not have adequate equipment to do so. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that they would return his call at a later date. The manufacturer never called the contact and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 42,000 and the current mileage was 49,000. Updated 06/13/11 *bf the consumer stated the manufacturer allowed him to tak the vehicle to an independent mechanic and the recall repair was completed. Updated 11/28/11

Filed Apr 13, 2011 · Steering · CO

I was informed of a safety recall on my dodge 5500 truck. The recall is identified as k28 left tie rod end. The dealer, perkins dodge, colorado springs, colorado refused to make the repair.

Filed Feb 2, 2011 · Steering · 83,000 miles · CO

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 5500. While turning at approximately 5 MPH, the steering wheel became very stiff and was difficult to turn. The vehicle was pulled over and shut off. The contact examined the vehicle and noticed the shaft for the driver side tie rod was fractured. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the driver side tie rod was being replaced. The failure and current mileages were 83,000. Updated 3/14/11 *cn updated 05/19/11.

Filed Dec 30, 2010 · Steering · 100,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 5500. While driving approximately 5 MPH the tie rod broke. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the tie rod was replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the warranty had expired and the repairs would not be covered. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 02/11/11 *bf updated 09/19/11

Filed Aug 11, 2010 · Steering · 53,000 miles · TN

Second time the right outer tie rod has broken on a 2008 dodge 5500 st.

Filed Jul 20, 2010 · Steering · 62,540 miles · NV

2008 dodge 5500 VIN [xxx] drivers side tie rod failed / sheared appears to be the same problem that has been recalled by chrysler, yet chrysler says that this vehicle is not one of the trucks that the defective tie rods was installed in. In my 20 plus years in the automotive industry I have never seen a tie rod fail with this few miles on a vehicle of this age. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).