Dodge recalls 242,780 Ram pickups; Steering may fail in parking lots

[Joeychgo]

Dodge is recalling nearly a quarter of a million Ram pickups for a bad tie rod
assembly in the front steering system. The company says the part may fracture,
and it often occurs during low-speed turning maneuvers, like in parking lots. If
a fracture happens, drivers could notice a loss in directional stability,
increasing the risk of a crash.

The affected vehicles include a wide range of models and years, including


2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Mega Cab 4x4 built between Feb. 14, 2008, through Aug. 15, 2008

2008-2011 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 4x4 built between Feb. 14, 2008, through Aug. 15, 2008

2008-2011 Dodge Ram 3500 Cab Chassis 4x2 built between Feb. 14, 2008, through Aug. 15, 2008


2003-2008 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 may have received part during routine service

There is no date for the start of the recall, but dealers will inspect the affected vehicles and replace the left tie rod as needed for free. Owners can call Chrysler at 800-853-1403 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at 800-327-4236.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/class...-recalls-ram-pickups-20110713,0,7523771.story

 

[bremereric]

Joey, man oh man do I feel for the guys that are included in that recall...puts a big warm smile on my face knowing that I am buying an 89 model....

 

[rnaz]

Wow. I have an '08 1500, but it's just a quad cab, not a mega cab. I hope I'm not included in this debacle.

 

[stansgray03]

Don't see mine listed. Yeah!

 

[frankie]

I've got an '07 2500 Cummins, but according to the local dealer, I'm cool, so

 

[65 Dartman]

Got a recall notice for the same thing on our 2010 short bed regular cab 4.7 liter 4X4. Dealer has already took care of it.