Tie Rod Recall

[Matthew Welcher PWA]

I read a bulletin the other day in reference to a recall on a very large number of, I believe 2007-2012 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks. I believe it says the tie rods were installed incorrectly at the factory and were prone to breaking? Has anyone else heard of or have more details on this? Thanks

[W_A_Watson_II]

I've not received my recall letter yet, but here is what I know:

Chrysler has announced that it will issue three separate recalls that will cover as many as 1.2 million pickup trucks for "steering-system tie rods that may have been misaligned during assembly or steering-system service." The vast majority of these trucks were sold in the United States, though some trucks in Mexico, Canada or overseas will be called in, as well.

The largest of the three recalls covers an estimated 842,400 model-year 2003-2008 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks. Two smaller campaigns will bring 294,000 model-year 2008-2012 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickups, chassis cabs and 2008 Ram 1500 4x4 Mega Cabs; plus 43,500 model-year 2008-2012 Ram 4500 and 5500 4x4 chassis cabs into the dealer to be checked and repaired if necessary.

This is a very large recall, and Chrysler says it is "casting the net wider than necessary to identify those vehicles that require repair." The automaker estimates that "as many as 726,000 may not need repair."

[Matthew Welcher PWA]

Thanks Will

[texcwa]

1st time reviewing this newer Dodge forum and this thread caught my entrust. I have a 2009 4x4 3500 Mega Cab Diesel and received this recall several months after my driver side tie rod failed. Luckily I was backing out of a parking spot when it happened since I lost all control of my steering. This occurred a few of years ago and if I would of been on a freeway, it could of been my end. If you get the recall, get it fixed!! If you have not got one, check it out!!