2005/2500--recall, came in last night
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2005/2500--recall, came in last night
Custom Report on
2005 DODGE RAM 2500
Created on: 3/18/2007
Report Type: RECALLS
Prepared for: Ted Webster
Warranty Expires On: Unknown
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NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 07E009000 [/b]
Component: SUSPENSION
Details: CERTAIN LKI ENTERPRISES, INC., BRAND NAME SUPERLIFT SUSPENSION, PITMAN ARMS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR 2003-2007 DODGE RAM 2500 AND 3500 4X4 LIGHT TRUCKS. DUE TO INADEQUATE HEAT TREATMENT DURING PRODUCTION, THE AFFECTED PITMAN ARMS MAY DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE UPPER SPLINED ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING OUTPUT SHAFT. MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE PITMAN ARM AND THE OUTPUT SHAFT MAY DEFORM SPLINES, RESULTING IN PREMATURE WEAR AND FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE AFFECTED PITMAN ARM.
Consequence: PITMAN ARM WEAR OR FAILURE MAY LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Action: LKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PITMAN ARM, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LKI AT 1-800-551-4955.
Units Potentially Affected: 3350
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Date added to NHTSA datbase: 02/01/2007
[FILE] a complaint about this model car.
[color=#ff0000]Manufacturer Contact Information
Dodge Division of Chrysler Motors Corp.
Dodge Customer Center
P.O. Box 21-8004
Auburn Hills, MI 48321-8004
Toll free: 1-800-992-1997
Fax: 248-512-8084
Web site: www.chryslercorp.com
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