2008 DODGE RAM 2500 Recalls (9)

Campaign:
07E104000 on 12/10/2007
Component:
Visibility:glass, side/rear
Affected:
1,657
Defect:
Certain curved tempered replacement glass manufactured by hangzhou safety glass ltd and supplied to safelite by auto temp inc., identified as dot-430, and sold for use on certain domestic and foreign vehicles may not break into small pieces as expected of tempered glass and fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 205, "glazing materials."
Consequence:
In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant(s) may be seriously injured by shattered glass.
Correction:
Safelite will notify its retail customers and replace the glass free of charge. retail customers can contact safelite toll free at 1-888-843-2906. safelite will notify its wholesale customers and reimburse wholesale customers for current inventory and at a specified rate for replacing their customer's glass. wholesale customers can contact safelite's wholesale division, service autoglass toll free at 1-888-246-6298. the recall began on january 15, 2008.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to certain curved tempered replacement glass manufactured by hangzhou safety glass, ltd. (dot-430) and supplied to safelite by auto temp inc., and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed above. 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.
Campaign:
08V641000 on 12/04/2008
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Manufactured:
12/31/2006 - 11/04/2007
Affected:
108,429
Defect:
Chrysler is recalling 108,429 my 2007-2008 dodge ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with 6.7l diesel engines. a silencer pad can sag and contact the exhaust gas recirculation (egr) cooler.
Consequence:
This could result in an engine compartment fire.
Correction:
Dealers will add a bracket to support the engine compartment silencer pad adjacent to the egr cooler. the recall is expected to begin during december 2008. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Notes:
Chrysler recall no. h34.customers may also 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.
Campaign:
09V005000 on 01/08/2009
Component:
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Manufactured:
02/28/2008 - 11/02/2008
Affected:
32,782
Defect:
Chrysler is recalling 32,782 my 2008-2009 dodge ram 2500, 3500 and 3500 cab chassis pickup trucks equipped with powers and sons steering linkage. the steering linkage drag link inner tie rod to pitman arm ball stud may fracture. also the steering linkage damper attaching the bracket may yield and shift on the linkage.
Consequence:
This could result in a loss of steering control and the restricted ability to turn the vehicle in one direction increasing the risk of a crash without warning.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the steering linkage drag link inner tie rod end assembly, and inspect the steering linkage damper bracket free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on or before february 16, 2009. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Notes:
Chrysler recall no. h36.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
10E013000 on 05/02/2010
Component:
Steering:gear box:shaft pitman
Affected:
1,500
Defect:
Fabtech is recalling certain aftermarket replacement pitman arms, p/nos. fts93001 and ft44039, installed for use on certain 2003 through 2008 dodge 2500 4wd, 3500 4wd, and 1500 4wd mega cab vehicles. the pitman arm can fracture and break away from the steering box causing total loss of steering control.
Consequence:
Steering loss could result in a vehicle crash possibly resulting in property damage, injury or death.
Correction:
Fabtech will notify owners and authorized installers will inspect for defective pitman arm and replace if necessary free of charge. the safety recall began on may 24, 2010. owners may contact fabtech at 1-877-432-2832.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket fabtech replacement pitman arms and has no relation to any original equipment installed on dodge 2500, 3500, and 1500 vehicles manufactured by chrysler group, llc.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
11V350000 on 07/10/2011
Component:
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Manufactured:
02/13/2008 - 03/27/2011
Affected:
242,780
Defect:
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 dodge ram 2500/3500 4x4, manufactured from february 14, 2008, through march 28, 2011; model year 2008-2011 dodge ram 3500 cab chassis 4x2, manufactured from february 14, 2008, through march 28, 2011; and model year 2008 dodge ram 1500 mega cab 4x4, manufactured from february 14, 2008, through august 15, 2008, because the left tie rod ball stud may fracture. this condition tends to occur during low speed parking lot type maneuvers when the customer is making a tight turn. additionally, model year 2003-2008 dodge ram 2500/3500 vehicles may have received the affected tie rod assembly as a replacement part during normal service.
Consequence:
This condition could result in the potential loss of directional stability in the left hand front wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect the tie rod ends for relative orientation and replace the left outer tie rod as required and perform a front end toe alignment as needed. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on october 3, 2011. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Notes:
Chrysler safety recall no. l16.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
13V528000 on 11/06/2013
Component:
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Manufactured:
02/11/2002 - 02/12/2008
Affected:
706,664
Defect:
Chrysler group llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 dodge ram 2500 4x4 and 3500 4x4, model year 2007-2008 dodge ram 3500 4x2 cab chassis and model year 2006-2008 dodge ram 1500 mega cab 4x4 trucks manufactured february 12, 2002, through february 13, 2008. the left tie rod assembly may break.
Consequence:
A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Chrysler notified owners and launched its recall campaign in january 2014. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. chrysler's recall campaign number is n62.
Notes:
This recall supersedes chrysler tie rod recall 11v350. vehicles that were previously remedied under recall 11v350 are also affected by this campaign. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
13V529000 on 11/06/2013
Component:
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Manufactured:
02/13/2008 - 12/21/2012
Affected:
271,733
Defect:
Chrysler group llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 ram 2500 4x4 and 3500 4x4 trucks, 2008-2012 dodge ram 3500 4x2 cab chassis, and model year 2008 dodge ram 1500 mega cab 4x4. the left tie rod assembly may break.
Consequence:
A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Chrysler notified owners on january 16, 2014 that dealers would inspect vehicles and replace the steering linkage assembly, if necessary. on or about february 27, 2014, chrysler ceased its recall remedy program due to parts quality concerns, and then re-initiated it on or about april 14, 2014. in july 2015, and under a consent order with nhtsa, the company agreed to offer owners three options for remedying their vehicles: perform the original remedy, offer to repurchase the vehicle at the fair market value plus 10%, or offer an additional incentive offer towards the purchase of a new dodge, jeep, chrysler, or fiat vehicle. chrysler will notify owners of the new recall options in a letter expected to be mailed on august 31, 2015. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. chrysler's recall campaign number is n49.
Notes:
This recall supersedes tie rod recall 11v350. vehicles that were previously remedied under recall 11v350 are also affected by this campaign. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
15V313000 on 05/26/2015
Component:
Air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module
Manufactured:
12/31/2003 - 12/30/2009
Affected:
4,077,169
Defect:
Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 dodge ram 2500, 2004-2008 dodge ram 1500 and durango, 2006-2009 dodge ram 3500, 2008-2010 dodge ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 chrysler aspen, 2005-2010 chrysler 300, 300c, 300s, and srt8, 2006-2010 dodge charger, 2005-2008 magnum, 2005-2011 dodge dakota, and 2006-2009 mitsubishi raider vehicles. the affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Correction:
Chrysler will notify the affected chrysler and dodge owners and mitsubishi will notify the affected raider owners. dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. the recall began for chrylser on june 8, 2015. the recall for mitsubishi started on june 24, 2015. chrysler and dodge owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. chrysler's number for this recall is r25. note: this recall supersedes recall 14v817 in its entirety. vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
16V352000 on 05/23/2016
Component:
Air bags:passenger side frontal
Manufactured:
01/31/2004 - 09/30/2009
Affected:
4,648,270
Defect:
Chrysler (fca us llc) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 ram 2500 trucks produced at the st. louis north assembly plant. with this change, chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 ram 1500, 2005-2009 ram 2500, 2006-2009 ram 3500, 2007-2010 ram 3500 cab chassis, 2008-2010 ram 4500 and 5500 cab chassis, 2004-2009 dodge durango, 2007-2009 chrysler aspen, 2007-2012 jeep wrangler, 2008-2012 dodge challenger, 2005-2008 dodge magnum, 2005-2012 chrysler 300, 2006-2012 dodge charger, 2005-2011 dodge dakota, and 2006-2009 mitsubishi raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in al, ca, fl, ga, hi, la, ms, sc, tx, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. virgin islands, or "zone a." additionally, unless included in "zone a" above, chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 ram 1500, 2005-2009 ram 2500, 2006-2009 ram 3500, 2007-2009 ram 3500 cab chassis, 2008-2009 ram 4500 and 5500 cab chassis, 2004-2009 dodge durango, 2007-2009 chrysler aspen, 2007-2009 jeep wrangler, 2008-2009 dodge challenger, 2005-2008 dodge magnum, 2005-2009 chrysler 300, 2006-2009 dodge charger, 2005-2009 dodge dakota and 2006-2009 mitsubishi raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in az, ar, de, washington d.c., il, in, ks, ky, md, mo, ne, nv, nj, nm, nc, oh, ok, pa, tn, va, and wv, or "zone b." lastly, unless included in "zone a" or "zone b" above, chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 ram 2500, 2006-2008 ram 3500, 2007-2008 ram 3500 cab chassis, 2008 ram 4500 and 5500 cab chassis, 2004-2008 dodge durango, 2007-2008 chrysler aspen, 2007-2008 jeep wrangler, 2008 dodge challenger, 2005-2008 dodge magnum, 2005-2008 chrysler 300, 2006-2008 dodge charger, 2005-2008 dodge dakota, and 2006-2008 mitsubishi raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in ak, co, ct, id, ia, me, ma, mi, mn, mt, nh, ny, nd, or, ri, sd, ut, vt, wa, wi, and wy.
Consequence:
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Correction:
Chrysler will notify the chrysler, dodge, jeep and ram owners. mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. the recall began on march 27, 2017. owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. chrysler's number for this recall is s43. note: this recall supersedes recall 14v-7700.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2008 DODGE RAM 2500 TSBs (34)

Bulletin:
1803307
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Pcm may not reprogram and engine system enhancements. *kb excessive soot accumulation in exhaust. *kb flash: engine system and exhaust aftertreatment system enhancements. updated 4/28/08. *nj
Bulletin:
2200207
Component:
199000 tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Summary:
Tire pressure monitor system (tpms) light load reset switch. tire rotation caution. *kb
Bulletin:
07037
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
2007 - 2008 (dh/d1) ram truck - cummins 6.7l - excessive exhaust soot accumulation. *nj
Bulletin:
2304106
Component:
120000 exterior lighting
Summary:
Exterior lamp - lens fogging. *nj
Bulletin:
1100307
Component:
063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
Summary:
Cummins 6.7l diesel turocharger - necessary system inspections and tests. *nj updated 6/17/08. *nj
Bulletin:
1804407
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Mil illumination due to diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0524 - engine oil pressure too low. *kb
Bulletin:
2101907
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Flash: 68rfe transmission - harsh coastdown shift and/or harsh 2-3 upshift. *nj
Bulletin:
07048
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Steering damper bolt that may not have been tightened to specification. *nj
Bulletin:
08-036
Component:
073000 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Summary:
2008 (dh/d1/dc/dm) - injection pump fuel control actuator. *nj
Bulletin:
08-007-08
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
No engine crank or no engine start due to electronic lockup of the wcm/skreem. *nj
Bulletin:
11-001-08
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Turbocharger cleaning procedure due to excessive soot accumulation for 2007-2008 (dh/d1) ram truck (2500/3500). *pe
Bulletin:
21-018-08
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Chrysler/dodge/jeep: flash:diagnostic trouble code, dtc p0740 or p1798 and automatic transmission shift improvements 1-2 or 2-3 cold shift improvements. *pe
Bulletin:
RRT-08-097
Component:
013000 steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Summary:
Chrysler:dodge: approximately 2969 vehicles, equipped with an automatic transmission, may have been shipped with a gearshift cable that may slip out of adjustment and not allow low gear selection. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-09-002-09
Component:
061120 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger
Summary:
Dodge: revised diagnostic and repair procedures for dtc p2262-turbocharger boost pressure not detected-mechanical. recent pcm calibration updates have improved the robustness to this dtc through updated diagnostic strategies.
Bulletin:
TSB-18-024-09
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Dodge/chrysler: mil illumination and stationary desoot and other enhancements. involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the engine control module (ecm) with new software. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-J19
Component:
063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
Summary:
Chrysler/jeep/dodge: california emissions warranty addendum. the warranty book on certain vehicles may contain errors or may be missing information regarding the coponents covered by the california emissions warranty. dodge-caravan/grand
Bulletin:
DR-J-35
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Dodge: engine control module (ecm) software program on about 159,700 trucks may cause illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) when no problem exists or under certain conditions allow heavy sooting of the turbocharger, exhaust
Bulletin:
SB-18-016-10
Component:
063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
Summary:
Dodge: ccn update required with j35 recall. involves verifying emission recall g30-replace oxygen sensor module and reprogram ecm has been performed. if not, perform first. verifying software level, and if necessary, selectively erasing
Bulletin:
SB19-001-11 REVA
Component:
017500 steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Summary:
Dodge: bulletin providing alignment procedures for tie rod ball stud housing for the right and left. model yrs for cab chassis (reg and mega pickups and 4x4) 2003-2011. *pe
Bulletin:
08-052-16
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Subject: flash: uconnect and voice recognition inoperative symptom/condition: the customer may describe the following conditions: · a complete loss of uconnect operation. · a complete loss of voice recognition functionality
Bulletin:
RL108213A$
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Nag1 (5a580) valve body as per warranty bulletin d-13-22, please use r2108213a$ valve body for all warranty (w), mopar (m) and mopar vehicle protection (f) claims.~ assembly also includes filter (52108325aa) and gasket (52108332aa).~
Bulletin:
09-001-13
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Gasoline engine diagnostic inspection procedure this bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. this procedure is to be used prior to conducting any engine related repairs
Bulletin:
9002688
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
68069384a$, r8069384a$, 68086182a$, r8027067a$, rl002012a$ - gasket, cylinder head cover before replacing injectors for diagnostic trouble codes p0201, p0202, p0203, p0204, p0205, and/or p0206, please make sure that the wiring loom and/or
Bulletin:
9002519
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
82212076, 82203694 - fabric cleaner this "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in california, the otc states (connecticut, delaware, massachusetts, maine, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, pennsylvania, virginia, and washington dc
Bulletin:
9002872
Component:
116100 electrical system:ignition:switch
Summary:
56045489a$ - neutral safety switch - trans assy 06036369aa screw and washer is now available as a service part , 2 required to attach neutral start switch
Bulletin:
9001901
Component:
080000 fuel system, diesel
Summary:
Part description: injector, fuel issue description: attention: be aware that although they may look the same there are different injectors for the 6.7l cummins turbo diesel depending on application and they are not interchangeable! usin
Bulletin:
09-001-13
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Gasoline engine diagnostic inspection procedure this bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. this procedure is to be used prior to conducting any engine related repairs
Bulletin:
9002688
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
68069384a$, r8069384a$, 68086182a$, r8027067a$, rl002012a$ - gasket, cylinder head cover before replacing injectors for diagnostic trouble codes p0201, p0202, p0203, p0204, p0205, and/or p0206, please make sure that the wiring loom and/or
Bulletin:
9002828
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Part description: insulator in lever assembly - valve body - trans issue description: the manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and an instruction sheet are now available as a kit. if the insulator requires replacement lease order 68253
Bulletin:
9001762
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Part description: thermostat, engine issue description: important! there has been an application change to the cummins turbo diesel thermostat. when replacing a thermostat confirm the correct replacement is choosen.~ 2010, 2011, and 2012
Bulletin:
9003687
Component:
150000 seat belts
Summary:
Restraints remove i-sheet from packaging. correct information sheet (i-sheet) has been added to star parts. print i-sheet for technician use.
Bulletin:
9003681
Component:
150000 seat belts
Summary:
Restraints information sheet (i-sheet) has been added to star parts. print i-sheet for technician use.
Bulletin:
09-001-13
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Gasoline engine diagnostic inspection procedure this bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. this procedure is to be used prior to conducting any engine related repairs
Bulletin:
08-052-16
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Flash: uconnect and voice recognition inoperative this bulletin involves replacing the hands free module (hfm). the customer may describe the following conditions: · a complete loss of uconnect operation. · a complete loss of voice reco

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