| Issue ID | 1070471 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10594363 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 03/05/14 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have received a recall notice from chrysler about our ram 3500 for a left tie rod replacement. It has currently been over two months since i have been to the dealer to initiate the replacement. They are now telling me i have another 6 months of waiting due to chrysler not shipping the parts for the recall. Chrysler has also informed me i am operating the vehicle at our own risk in the event of a part failure, and a crash. It would seem to me that since this is a huge safety issue, that they would be making the parts available so owners are not risking self injury, and injury to others by operating the vehicle. Many of these trucks are utilized in hauling horse trailers and such, and a rental cannot be found, and owners should not have to either quit driving their vehicles for extended periods of time, or be forced to pay for a rental in order to be safe. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 33000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CARNATION, WA |
| VIN pattern | 3D7MX48L29GXXXXXX |
| 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 | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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