Consumer received recall notice 99v214000. Service was refused by dealership(s) because dealership did not have a 'certified welder' and vehicle could not fit into their garage. *ak
1995 Dodge Ram suspension complaints
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Upper and lower control arms and ball joints in front end failed. Dealer has inspected, and will repair the vehicle.
Recall 99v214000/ manufacturer's recall 835. Tires started to rub if making a right turn. Shock tower came loose from frame. Shock tower busted all way, except a 1/2 inch it was ripping through tower. If vehicle hits a bump it would loose control. Consumer was responsible for $954.00. *ak the manufacturer could not sell parts to the consumer, who wanted to fix the vehicle himself.
Consumer received recall 99v214000 in march 2000, and has contacted dealer 10 times. Dealer told consumer that no parts were available, and did not have a certified welder to perform recall repairs.
Recall 99v214000/ suspension : unable to get recall honored because of a price settlement between dealer and manufacturer. *ak
Received two recall notices: 00v135000/ignition switch/ wiring, and 99v214000/ suspension. Still was unable to get dealer to honor recalls. On two occasions, dealer had informed consumer that parts were available , and an appointment was set. When consumer arrived they informed him that parts were not available. Seeking help from the federal safety agency in this matter. Feel free to provide further details.
Consumer received recall 99v214000 concerning the cracking and separation of the front suspension spring/tower . Dealer wanted to keep vehicle for inspection for 2 hours before correcting the problem which was not acceptable to consumer.
Consumer contacted the dealer for recall 99v214000 repairs concerning suspension failure. No certified welder was available to remedy recall problem.
Consumer called dealer, and was told that tools are not available to do the federal safety agency recall 99v2i4 000/ manufacturer 's recall 835 repairs of suspension. No future date was given.
The federal safety agency recall 99v214000/ manufacturer's recall 835/ suspension: front shock absorbers. Consumer bought vehicle that was equipped for a plow. Dealer did not have the parts available.
Recall 99v214000/front suspension. Dealer did not properly install the vacuum hose line into the clips on the right side. Also, rubber gromet on the coil spring was not seated properly on the left side. Manufacturer has been notified.
Recall # 99v214000 front suspension; dealer refused to honor recall because of welding, and the time frame that manufacturer has allocated for campaign. Owner was told to take truck to another dealership. Vehicle was taken to another dealer where recall was performed without problem. *ak
Recall 99v214000 daimlerchrysler/suspension; dealer does not have the parts or machanic to correct recall campaign. Owner cantacted dealership about 3 weeks ago. Please provide any further information.
Whenever vehicle ran over a pothole or a bump it caused vehicle to shake violently. Had to pull over until the shaking stopped. Also, caused damages to the front tires. Vehicle been in dealer shop on three occasions, and informed consumer that problem cannot be duplicated.
There is a 25 week waiting period before dealer can fix vehicle for recall 99v214000. Owner contacted chrysler customer service and was directed to a dealership that could make the repairs. Repairs made within 1 week.
Recall 99v214000 daimler/ chrysler/suspension; owner contacted two dealerships for recall campaign. Neither dealership has a certified welder to correct recall campaign. Dealership not able to tell owner when welder will be hired.
While traveling on highway at speed of 40 or more MPH vehicle would intermittently shimmy out of control. Whenever the vehicle ran over a bump had to pull over and allow shimmy to stop before continuing. Inspection/repairs made by three different dealers, but problem still occurring.
The shocks and the springs attached to the frame have broken on the left side and the right side are cracked. Problem corrected under recall some time ago. Owner is experiencing same problem again. Please describe details.
In a sudden stop when braking the vehicle sways to the left side, almost resulting in an accident, cause unknown. Dlr replaced shims/ front brake pads/ rotor and control arm, etc. Dealer cannot determine problem.
Right rear axle leaks after several repair attempts. (qcaw)
Coil spring/torsion bar/steering arm and mounting tower, came loose and broke away from axle due to strees/cracks/metal fatigue and bad welding.
Front end will not stay in alignment, causing tires to wear very uneven.
While driving on smooth roads, vehicle experiences excessive vibration between certain speeds.
The VIN # on the dash does not match the one on the certification label.
Going about 65mph when vehicle started shaking violently in the front. Was vey hard to control steering. Had taken vehicle todealer & told the front end bounces. Was told tires needed rotating.
Intermittently, when driving over a bump, going 40-50 MPH the vehicle shimmies badly and the front wheels wobble real bad. Driver loses control of vehicle, and has to slam on brakes to slow vehicle down. The problem has not been corrected.
Front end misaligned, causing premature tire wear.
Front stabalizer bar broke caused an accident.
The front stabilizer bracket broke while driving at 35 MPH.
The steering wheel shakes and there is a vibration down the whole steering column. This problem has been on going since 17,000, miles, worn through one set of tires, had to put on a new stabilizer. Dealer is aware of this problem.
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