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2006 Dodge RAM 2500 Steering Linkages Tie Rod Assembly Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	718440
Internal NHTSA #	10263831
Manufacurer	CHRYSLER LLC
Brand	DODGE
Model	RAM 2500
Model Year	2006
File date	31/03/09
Component	STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I own a 2006 dodge ram 2500 that may be affected by a recall on 2008 model trucks. The recall number from chrysler is h36 and the nhtsa campaign id number is 09v005000. I just took my truck in for inspection and this joint on the pitman arm failed for too much play. We called to get the replacement part and were told it is no longer available because the part has been redesigned. You now have to replace multiple components because of this redesign which was initiated from the recall for 2008 trucks and it will cost you approximately $550 for the replacement parts. It will cost you this just for parts, if you truck is out of warranty. My truck has 50,170 miles on it which is over the 36,000 mile warranty. However, i should not have to pay $600+ because one joint is bad. If these parts were redesigned for safety reasons then this should be covered in the recall. I have confirmed with area dealers and all 2500 series dodge rams use this recalled linkage from 2003-2008. They all call for the same part number. Also, this was not a problem with just a certain
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	50170
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	DISPUTANTA, VA
VIN pattern	1D7KS28C96JXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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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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2006 Dodge RAM 2500 Steering Linkages Tie Rod Assembly Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 Dodge RAM 2500 Steering Linkages Tie Rod Assembly Problems, Complaints and Defects

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