coolbreeze

I haven't gotten any recalls. No TSB's. Truck runs great, just wondering if I'm missing anything

Onelongshot

There will be a recall for teh silencer pad contacting the egr cooler. It is on its way down. There is another post in this section on it I will bring it to the top.

coolbreeze

No news is good news

coolbreeze

Safety Recall H34 issued 01/20/09 for the Dash Silencer Pad has now shown up at the Dodge owner's site for my rig, just like Onelongshot said.

cbrahs

here is the link to that recall

https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...=dash+silencer

Onelongshot

I hear that there is also a recall for the new and improved steering linkage that is on the 08 and 09 trucks. I hear that it is on its way down also.

Onelongshot

Make: DODGE Model: RAM 2500
Model Year: 2008
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC Mfr's Report Date: JAN 06, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V005000 N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 32865
Summary:
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 32,865 MY 2008-2009 DODGE RAM 2500, 3500 AND 3500 CAB CHASSIS PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH POWERS AND SONS STEERING LINKAGE. THE STEERING LINKAGE DRAG LINK INNER TIE ROD TO PITMAN ARM BALL STUD MAY FRACTURE. ALSO THE STEERING LINKAGE DAMPER ATTACHING THE BRACKET MAY YIELD AND SHIFT ON THE LINKAGE.
Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND THE RESTRICTED ABILITY TO TURN THE VEHICLE IN ONE DIRECTION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING LINKAGE DRAG LINK INNER TIE ROD END ASSEMBLY, AND INSPECT THE STEERING LINKAGE DAMPER BRACKET FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Notes:
CHRYSLER RECALL NO. H36. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .