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Canada - Recall - H46 Steering Linkage

Bulletin
H46

Issue Date
2009-06-09

IMPORTANT

DEALER SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY RECALL H46 MOPAR STEERING LINKAGE

MODELS:
2003-2004 (DR) Dodge Truck 4x4 (2500/3500 series)
2005 (DH) Dodge Truck 4x4 (2500/3500 series)
2006-2009 (DH) Dodge Truck 4x4 (2500/3500 series or 1500 Mega Cab)2006-2009 (D1) Dodge Truck 4x4 (3500 series)
2007-2009 (DC) Dodge Truck (3500 series cab chassis)

IMPORTANT:
This recall only applies to vehicles that had certain Mopar service parts steering components installed.

^ During a prior service appointment, a Mopar service parts steering linkage was installed on about 4,500 of the above vehicles. The drag link inner joint may fracture under certain driving conditions. This could result in a loss of steering control and cause a crash without warning.

Also, the steering damper bracket at the tie rod tube may loosen. This could allow the bracket to slide on the tube and may cause increased vehicle turning radius.

^ To correct this condition, the steering linkage must be inspected and some steering linkage components may need to be replaced.

NOTE:
The initial steering linkage inspection process can be done by the service writer at the dealership (see step 1 of the service procedure). Vehicles found with original style steering linkage can be immediately returned to the customer.

Recall and Parts Information
Canadian Recall Service Instructions and Part Numbers can be different. Always use the attached Canadian Recall Notification for service instructions and parts information.

This Canadian Recall Notification can also be found in DealerCONNECT - See below:

DealerCONNECT > Service > In the Repair section TechCONNECT > 30 - CANADIAN RECALLS

The V.I.N. range for vehicles involved in this campaign is as follows:

3D3MU48C73G700357 - 3D7LU38683G862819
3D7MU48D54G100249 - 3D7KU28C74G284029
3D7MS48C15G700605 - 3D3KS28D25G902665
3D5KS19D26G100621 - 3D7KS28C26G292337
3D6WH38A77G700230 - 3D6WG46F67G855809
3D7MX39A78G100166 - 3D7KS28DX8G233385

1D3KU28D63J518149 - 1D7KU28D53J677324
1D7KU28D94J112348 - 1D7KU28D24J295544
1D7KS28D15J501945 - 1D7KS28D45J643593
1D7KS28C56J100830 - 1D7KS28C36J245414
1D7KS28X07J501087 - 1D7KS28A27J631547
3D7KS28L59G500781 - 3D7MX48L49G535298

DEALER VIN LISTS Located in DealerCONNECT - Global Recall System (GRS)

GRS has been developed to provide dealers with an up-to-date list of involved vehicles by recall number and by dealer code. Owners known to Chrysler are also listed. Involved vehicles will be removed from the GRS within several days of submitting repair claims.

To use the GRS in DealerCONNECT, you first need to click on the Service tab and then in the Repair section click on Global Recall System. Your dealer's VIN list for each Recall can be sorted by: Unsold Vehicles (at the time of Recall launch), Phone Number, City Name, Zip Code (Postal Code) or VIN.





















































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