1998 DODGE RAM 3500 Recall

Campaign:: 08E027000 on 04/01/2008
Component:: Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Affected:: 5,700
Defect:: Affinia is recalling 5,700 aftermarket chassis tie rod assemblies manufactured from march 28, 2006 through march 17, 2008, sold for use on my 1998 and 1999 dodge ram 2500 and 3500 heavy duty trucks. the dust seal supplied with the chassis tie rods were manufactured to the wrong specification. as a consequence, the dust seal may prevent the ball stud of the chassis tie rod from properly seating into the taper of the vehicle steering knuckle during aftermarket installation.
Consequence:: If this condition remains undetected, the bolt can eventually unseat completely, causing the affected wheel to disengage from the steering mechanism, possibly resulting in a crash.
Correction:: Affinia will notify owners and replace the affected chassis tie rod assemblies free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during april 2008. owners may contact affinia at 734-827-5400.
Notes:: This recall only pertains to aftermarket brake parts chassis tie rods and has no relation to any original equipment installed on dodge ram trucks manufactured by chrysler, llc.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

1998 DODGE RAM 3500 TSBs (2)

Bulletin:: 817
Component:: 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:: Emissions recall no. 817 regarding the powertrain control module not illuminating the maintenance required light as specified by federal regulations. *tt
Bulletin:: 9002849
Component:: 160000 structure
Summary:: Part description: insulator on lever assy manual valve - valve body - rwd transmission issue description: the manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. if the insulator requires replacement