Ok, got a call today from the dealer (where my truck spends much of it's time). They told me they got advance notice today that Dodge will be recalling a large number of late model 2500 and 3500 4x4 Rams in order to fix the steering geometry and a few other things. If this comes to pass it should be a LARGE recall and will hopefully fix the Death Wobble issues. Fingers crossed. I'll post more here as I find information!

 

That would be great news. Luckily I have not had any DW issues.......Yet

 

Maybe if I show them my receipt for the '08.5+ upgrade,they'll reimburse me!

 

Did they say what late model meant? I gotta 03

 

I have to admit to being on the golf course when they called me so I heard just the bare details like- they will be fixing my truck! But I believe he said 2003-2011. Should be released officially tomorrow. And yes, I think if you have receipts that you had to fix it on your own dime you could probably force them to reimburse you.

 

I wonder if installing freespin hubs makes a difference?

 

would a 2 wheel drive be involved in this recall
my 2005 with 50K miles drives great.

 

THAT would be excellent. I've got my receipt ready to go. Though I"m sure they'd come up with a loop hole "Oh, you had a TRE go out so you'd have had to replace it all anyway" At that point I'll produce the receipt fro the month previous stating I had steering problems and asked for the work to be done then BEFORE the TRE went out

Ok, just running through the conversation in my head.

 

Knock on wood..

Had my 05 4x4 QCSB since it was brand new in Jun. 05...

76K orig. miles with 850+ HP and many 4x4 20psi launches at the track...

Never had a Death Wobble issue...

Hope it stays this way..

 

Any news on this?

 

Not much of a recall, won't do uch for the death wobble:

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
DODGE / RAM 1500 2008

DODGE / RAM 2500 2003-2011

DODGE / RAM 3500 2003-2011

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC Mfr's Report Date: JUL 06, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V350000 PE11009
NHTSA Action Number: PE11009

Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 242,780
Summary:
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 2500/3500 4X4, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH MARCH 28, 2011; MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 3500 CAB CHASSIS 4X2, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH MARCH 28, 2011; AND MODEL YEAR 2008 DODGE RAM 1500 MEGA CAB 4X4, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH AUGUST 15, 2008. BECAUSE THE LEFT TIE ROD BALL STUD MAY FRACTURE.. THIS CONDITION TENDS TO OCCUR DURING LOW SPEED PARKING LOT TYPE MANEUVERS WHEN THE CUSTOMER IS MAKING A TIGHT TURN. ADDITIONALLY, MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 DODGE RAM 2500/3500 VEHICLES MAY HAVE RECEIVED THE AFFECTED TIE ROD ASSEMBLY AS A REPLACEMENT PART DURING NORMAL SERVICE


http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls...e&refurl=email

 

just checked mine. no open recalls at this time. thanks for posting. will keep an eye on this one

 

***RECALL ISSUED JULY 13, 2011***

http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2011/07...m-pickups.html

 

Thanks for the info yall. So, print out the notice and go to the dealer?

I wonder:

• What does the inspection procedure entail?
• What makes it obvious the outer tie rod needs to be replaced?
• Does it have a part number to reference?
• It is the orientation/angle that it sits?

I just imagine going to the dealer and them scratching their heads, saying they don't know about it, or just looking under there and saying 'you're fine'.


And I thought all the AE-AF TREs still weren't available for individual replacement? Has that changed in the past few months?

 

And if they think it is ok they send you on your way. If they know there is the potential for it to break, they should replace it (if still stock) no matter what.