Canada - Recall - Steering Drag Link Inner Joint/Damper Bracket
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Issue Date
2009-06-09
IMPORTANT - Revision
DEALER SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
STEERING DRAG LINK INNER JOINT AND DAMPER BRACKET
MODELS:
2008-2009 (DH / D1) Dodge Truck (2500/3500 series or 1500 Mega Cab)
NOTE:
This recall applies only to the above vehicles equipped with four wheel drive (sales code 5I4) built from February 19, 2008 through October 30, 2008 (MDH 021910 through 103006).
MODELS:
2008-2009 (DC) Dodge Truck (3500 series cab chassis)
NOTE:
This recall applies only to the above vehicles built from February 19, 2008 through October 30, 2008 (MDH 021910 through 103006).
^ The steering drag link inner joint on about 8,000 of the above vehicles 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 drag link inner joint must be replaced and the steering damper bracket must be inspected and replaced if required.
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:
3D7MX49A68G188486 - 3D3MX49A28G246949
3D2WG46LX9G500167 - 3D7MX38L99G515316
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.
Dealer Information
Owner Letter