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2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1204606
Internal NHTSA #	10744698
Manufacurer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Brand	DODGE
Model	RAM 1500
Model Year	2008
File date	18/05/11
Component	STEERING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Steering became very loose and uneven tire wear at 35,900. The truck felt like the front end was going to fall off and was wandering and bouncing. I took the truck into the dealer (royal dodge owego, ny) for evaluation in the summer of 2011 and was told the left tie rod end was defective and the truck was out of warranty. I obtained a quote of approximately $200 to replace the left front tie rod end and do an alignment. I ended up replacing the tie rod end myself ($50) and having the truck lined up ($80) at moore's tire sales in owego, ny. Upon evaluation of the defective tie rod, i noticed there wasn't any grease from the factory on the tie rod ball once i cut the boot open. I also ended up having to replace the tires due to the uneven tire wear. I am aware of the recalls on this truck but i have the extended cab version and the recall is only for the mega cab version???? I think the recall should also include the extended cab version also. Is there any recourse for fiat chrysler to reimburse me for the expense? I also just had to replace the right outer tie rod for the same condition at 58,000 miles. Updated 9/28/15 ln updated 12/13/2017cn
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	35900
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	OWEGO, NY
VIN pattern	1D7HU18278JXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	8
Drive train type	RWD
Transmission type	AUTO
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Dealer's name	TEXAS DIRECT AUTO
Dealer's telephone number	281-499-8200
Dealer's city	STAFFORD
Dealer's state code	TX
Dealer's ZIP code	77477

What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

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