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Recall STEERING DRAG LINK INNER JOINT AND DAMPER BRACKET

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Old 03-02-2009, 01:02 PM
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I am probably late in the game here but I noticed last week on Dodge.ca that there was a recall for my 2008 Mega Cab. H36 - STEERING DRAG LINK INNER JOINT AND DAMPER BRACKET. I went this morning, got an oil change etc and they were supposed to fix the recall but have to order a "special" part as they put it so they will call when its in.
 
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Good luck on the part coming in...hahahahahaaa j/k
 
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Good luck on the part coming in...hahahahahaaa j/k
I had the same recall notice come in the mail while I was on vacation. '08 RAM 2500 QC 4x4. "Safety Recall H36"
 
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Dropped off Monday, they had to order a "special" part, I just got a call this morning at 7:30 am that the part is in. Sso back I go Friday morning.
 
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I brought my truck in this morning. The dealer had one of the parts on hand and had to get the other one from another dealer. My truck was affected by the recall and the service writer said that it showed evidence of damage. They re-adjusted the toe after replacing everything.
 
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is there a website where we can go to find if these recalls afffect our trucks? I havent recieved anything in the mail and I drive an 08 QC.
 
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is there a website where we can go to find if these recalls afffect our trucks? I havent recieved anything in the mail and I drive an 08 QC.
Do you have a 2500 or 3500 (or MC)? This particular one doesn't appear to affect the 1500.

I don't know if there is a site with the information on it.
 
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I have a 1500. I was just wondering if there is a website we can check for recalls.
 
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STEERING DRAG LINK INNER JOINT AND DAMPER BRACKET

Havent seen one of those on a 3rd gen 1500...
 
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for recalls = dodge.com, then top right corner "for owners", click on that and the next page should have a box on the left marked recalls. Just enter last eight digits of Vin #.
If the 1500's have no recall, thats good. I probably did because I have a Mega Cab.
Here are 2 posts on a Canadian Driver web site
1- - 2003-2004-2005-2006-2007-2008 Dodge Ram
Vehicles affected: 4,500. Defective aftermarket steering drag links may have been sold as service replacement parts for 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks.
2- 2008-2009 Dodge Ram
Vehicles affected: 8,040. On certain 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks, the drag link inner tie rod attachment to the pitman arm ball stud may fracture, which could result in loss of control of the vehicle. Also, in some cases, the steering damper attaching bracket may yield and shift on the linkage, restricting the ability to turn the vehicle in one direction. Dealers will replace the drag link inner tie rod assembly. The steering damper will also be inspected and, if necessary, the damper bracket and bolts will be replaced.
 

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