By Cornelius Nunev
Chrysler has just announced a huge recall of Dodge Ram trucks. The issue is due to a flaw in the tie-rods which connect the left-front wheel to the steering system. Nearly 243,000 trucks in the United States are included, and the recall affects all series of Ram pickup trucks from 2008 on. Chrysler will likely need installment loans to pay for the losses from the recall.
Steering might be harder with this defect
USA Today reports that there was a recall announced for Dodge Ram pickup trucks by Chrysler. The business is recalling almost a quarter of a million Ram trucks due to a defect in the steering system. The whole vehicle's steering can be stopped occasionally with the defect in the tie rods which is part of the steering system. As reported by the Wall Street Journal, 242,780 Dodge Ram pickups are subject to the recall in the United States. The majority of the affected versions are from the 2008 model year on, but some automobiles made from 2003 to 2005 could also be affected. It could affect anything made after Feb. 14, 2008 that is a Dodge Ram 1500, 2500 or 3500 model. The tie rods, for any Ram 2500 and 3500 models, that got exchanged will be flawed. Dealers will soon be contacting owners.
An alternative tie rod
In early 2008, Dodge switched to a different type of tie rod in the steering linkage system connecting to the front driver's side wheel, in order to improve handling. However, according to Consumer States, the ball stud in the tie rod can break under conditions of sharp turning, generally at low speeds such as in a parking lot. The problem has only cause one minor injury. Only a few small accidents have been reported to the National Highway traffic Administration. In addition to the trucks being recalled in the U.S., there are about 35,000 trucks subject to the Dodge Ram Recall in Canada and a further 8,500 in Mexico and the rest of the world.
The automobiles that have to be looked at
1. 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Mega Cab 4x4s if manufactured between February and August, 2008 2. 2008 to 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 4x4 3. 2008 to 2011 Dodge Ram 3500 Cab Chassis 4x2 4. 2003 to 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 and Dodge Ram 3500 trucks that have had service on steering systems
A similar recall, according to The Detroit News, was issued in Dec. for 22,274 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500 trucks for the same flaw. The flaw did not seem related at the time. Go to your local Chrysler dealership if you are an owner of one of these vehicles. There will be vehicle inspections which consist of part replacement and alignment services. This will all be done for free.
Steering might be harder with this defect
USA Today reports that there was a recall announced for Dodge Ram pickup trucks by Chrysler. The business is recalling almost a quarter of a million Ram trucks due to a defect in the steering system. The whole vehicle's steering can be stopped occasionally with the defect in the tie rods which is part of the steering system. As reported by the Wall Street Journal, 242,780 Dodge Ram pickups are subject to the recall in the United States. The majority of the affected versions are from the 2008 model year on, but some automobiles made from 2003 to 2005 could also be affected. It could affect anything made after Feb. 14, 2008 that is a Dodge Ram 1500, 2500 or 3500 model. The tie rods, for any Ram 2500 and 3500 models, that got exchanged will be flawed. Dealers will soon be contacting owners.
An alternative tie rod
In early 2008, Dodge switched to a different type of tie rod in the steering linkage system connecting to the front driver's side wheel, in order to improve handling. However, according to Consumer States, the ball stud in the tie rod can break under conditions of sharp turning, generally at low speeds such as in a parking lot. The problem has only cause one minor injury. Only a few small accidents have been reported to the National Highway traffic Administration. In addition to the trucks being recalled in the U.S., there are about 35,000 trucks subject to the Dodge Ram Recall in Canada and a further 8,500 in Mexico and the rest of the world.
The automobiles that have to be looked at
1. 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Mega Cab 4x4s if manufactured between February and August, 2008 2. 2008 to 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 4x4 3. 2008 to 2011 Dodge Ram 3500 Cab Chassis 4x2 4. 2003 to 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 and Dodge Ram 3500 trucks that have had service on steering systems
A similar recall, according to The Detroit News, was issued in Dec. for 22,274 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500 trucks for the same flaw. The flaw did not seem related at the time. Go to your local Chrysler dealership if you are an owner of one of these vehicles. There will be vehicle inspections which consist of part replacement and alignment services. This will all be done for free.
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